Goldfinger (1964)

James Bond is back in action in Goldfinger. This time, Bond faces the wealthy and maleficent Auric Goldfinger, who has a sinister plan to tamper with the global economy by contaminating the US gold reserves at Fort Knox. With iconic gadgets, cars, and lines, the film delves deep into themes of greed, technology, and the lengths to which one can go for power.

Length: 1 Hr and 50 Min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller

Trailer

Cast

• Sean Connery as James Bond
• Gert Frobe as Auric Goldfinger
• Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore
• Harold Sakata as Oddjob

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)

Contains action violence, some suggestive material, and thematic elements related to greed and power.

Trivia

• Goldfinger was the first Bond film to feature the Aston Martin DB5, which would go on to become one of the most iconic cars in the series.
• The gold paint used on actress Shirley Eaton for her memorable scene was actually makeup and she did not, contrary to a popular myth, die from paint suffocation.
• Gert Frobe, who played Goldfinger, did not speak English well, so his lines were dubbed by another actor.

Our Review

Goldfinger stands as a timeless piece in the Bond series. It set the standard for many Bond films to come with its blend of wit, glamour, and action. Auric Goldfinger, with his grand plans and memorable henchman, Oddjob, remains one of Bond’s most formidable adversaries. The film’s exploration of technology, especially through Bond’s gadgets, feels ahead of its time. In essence, Goldfinger offers a blend of style and substance that few Bond films can rival.