), setting off one of the most iconic film franchises in the world.

He finished his run in the franchise with 1983’sNever Say Never Again.

The franchise has evolved over the past six decades, introducing new actors to play the iconic spy.

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As he gains Sanchezs trust, Bond meticulously dismantles the drug empire from within.

Both films achieved commercial success, withOctopussyleading with$187.5 millionin box office earningsagainst its$27.5 million budget.

A jewel-encrusted Faberge egg surfaces at a London auction, catching the attention of MI6.

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James Bond goes rogue to seek revenge against drug lord Franz Sanchez after his friend Felix Leiter is brutally attacked and left for dead. Stripped of his license to kill, Bond infiltrates Sanchez’s organization, navigating a dangerous world of deception and betrayal. As he gains Sanchez’s trust, Bond meticulously dismantles the drug empire from within.

Bond’s quest to reveal a traitor in British intelligence unveils an exciting adventure.

Die Another Daystands outwith an array of cool gadgets, including invisible cars.

Despite garnering mixed reviews from critics, the film grossed$431.9 millionat the box office.

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It’s great campy fun, and better than its reputation would have you believe.

The film was a massive box-office success, grossing$185.4 millionagainst its $13.5 million budget.

Brosnan also won the Empire Award’s Best Actor for his performance.

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She is also thefirst woman to step into the iconic role of Bond’s boss.

Fans went through a long hiatus before the film showed up, and it was worth the wait.

Several years after its premiere,GoldenEyestill holds sway as one of thebest James Bond filmsever made.

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However, he impressed audiences enough to get more offers to play Bond.

Overall, the film offers an exciting experience and a relatable version of 007.

It’s no coincidence that Craig dominates the top threebest James Bond moviesthat didn’t star Connery.

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James Bond’s loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her.

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Kamal Khan (Louis Jourdan) sits in a restaurant wearing a tuxedo in ‘Octopussy’ (1983).

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Roger Moore as James Bond battling Richard Kiel’s Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me

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George Lazenby as James Bond sitting with Joanna Lumley’s The English Girl in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

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The infamous torture scene from Casino Royale - 2006

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James Bond sits tied to a chair while Raoul Silva tenderly plays with his shirt collar.

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