Thunderball (1965)

Thunderball begins as a dashing James Bond is sent on a mission to recover two stolen atomic bombs before they are detonated by SPECTRE, a malevolent criminal organization. Set in an era of Cold War tensions and classic espionage, the movie encapsulates an atmosphere of danger and allure. Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the implications of powerful weapons in wrong hands are prevalent throughout.

Length: 2 Hrs and 10 Min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller

Trailer

Cast

• Sean Connery as James Bond
• Claudine Auger as Domino
• Adolfo Celi as Emilio Largo, SPECTRE’s No.2
• Luciana Paluzzi as Fiona Volpe

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)

Contains sequences of action, violence, and some suggestive material.

Trivia

• Sean Connery performed many of his own stunts in the film, including the fight scene in the health spa.
• It’s the first Bond film to have a runtime over two hours.
• The underwater battle scenes took nearly three weeks to shoot.

Our Review

Thunderball remains one of the most iconic entries in the James Bond series. Sean Connery, with his undeniable charisma, truly embodies the suave and skilled agent 007. The underwater sequences are both suspenseful and groundbreaking for their time. While certain elements might feel dated to the modern viewer, the film’s essence, packed with thrilling action and gripping plot turns, ensures it retains its classic status.