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007 - You Only Live Twice

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During the Cold War, American and Russian spacecraft go missing, leaving each superpower believing the other is to blame. As the world teeters on the brink of nuclear war, British intelligence learns that one of the crafts has landed in the Sea of Japan. After faking his own death, secret agent James Bond (Sean Connery) is sent to investigate. In Japan, he's aided by Tiger Tanaka (Tetsuro Tamba) and the beautiful Aki (Akiko Wakabayashi), who help him uncover a sinister global conspiracy.
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With exotic locales, impressive special effects, and a worthy central villain, You Only Live Twice overcomes a messy and implausible story to deliver another memorable early Bond flick.

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TIME Magazine 10/13/2008
There have been so many flamboyant imitations that the original looks like a copy. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 07/22/2008
Sean Connery plays 007 with his usual finesse. Go to Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Reader 07/22/2008
Tired, poorly paced Bond from 1967, with Sean Connery displaying his discontent. Go to Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn 08/28/2022
B+
You Only Live Twice is easily one of the cleanest and most well-built Bond films. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 09/25/2021
3/4
This one's a lot of fun. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 08/27/2020
4/10
The special effects aren't as visually pleasing as one might hope for, with many of the stunts clearly designed to be performed by actors in front of greenscreens. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Charles 08/31/2022 Classic Bond film with a great performance from Sean Connery See more Alec B @Alec97 Feb 9 The set design is incredible (This is THE evil villain lair) and Donald Pleasence's performance as Blofeld does a lot with little screen time. What does hurt the movie is Connery is clearly bored with the character and this is the first Bond movie that feels like it's simply spinning its wheels for much of the first 3/4 See more Carlos T @RT67858720 Jan 23 🎞️ **Enredo & História** Após enfrentar o nº 2 da SPECTRE no filme anterior, Bond agora encara o verdadeiro cérebro da organização: Blofeld. A trama desloca o conflito para o cenário da **corrida espacial**, com a SPECTRE sequestrando cápsulas espaciais para provocar uma guerra entre EUA e URSS. A ideia é ambiciosa, mas o desenvolvimento falha em sustentar a tensão. Mesmo com a revelação do vilão máximo, Blofeld surge surpreendentemente fraco, sem a imponência esperada, reduzindo o impacto dramático. 🎥 **Produção, Fotografia e Efeitos Especiais** O orçamento claramente aumenta, com cenários grandiosos como a icônica **base em um vulcão**. Porém, muitos efeitos especiais parecem apressados e mal acabados. A fotografia exótica do Japão funciona bem, mas o espetáculo visual não acompanha a promessa do conceito. Nota:** **5 / 10** See more Garry A @heavyg Jan 11 Why does everyone do a summersault after they get hit? Not much to say. It's got the usual fight scenes, gadgets, and things blowing up. See more Ed B. @EdLee Jan 1 You only live twice has 007 in Japan. Bond is trying to find where missile location is that’s been causing mayhem to US & USSR Space missions. No surprise SPECTRE Behind the mayhem. This installment has ninjas, piranhas and a fantastic dog fight with 007 in his gadget filled little Nelly helicopter. Another great installment that doesn’t lack in fast paced and suspenseful action. See more Ray C @RT17651982 Dec 31 The plot is a bit messy and it features some undeniably controversial elements but You Only Live Twice is still a fun early Bond adventure. See more Read all reviews
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Lewis Gilbert

Director

Sean Connery

James Bond

Akiko Wakabayashi

Aki

Donald Pleasence

Blofeld

Tetsurô Tanba

Tiger Tanaka

Mie Hama

Kissy

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Synopsis During the Cold War, American and Russian spacecraft go missing, leaving each superpower believing the other is to blame. As the world teeters on the brink of nuclear war, British intelligence learns that one of the crafts has landed in the Sea of Japan. After faking his own death, secret agent James Bond (Sean Connery) is sent to investigate. In Japan, he's aided by Tiger Tanaka (Tetsuro Tamba) and the beautiful Aki (Akiko Wakabayashi), who help him uncover a sinister global conspiracy.
Director
Lewis Gilbert
Producer
Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman
Screenwriter
Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Harold Jack Bloom
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
Danjaq Productions, EON Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Action
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 13, 1967, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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