A List of All Bond Girls of the 1970s
Plenty O’Toole
In Diamonds Are Forever (1971), Plenty O’Toole, played by the captivating Lana Wood, is the embodiment of Las Vegas glamour and intrigue. Introduced at a casino’s craps table, Gold Digger, Plenty initially lends her luck to a man, but when he depletes his funds, her attention swiftly wanes.
It’s James Bond’s request for a hefty $10,000 in chips that reignites her interest. Drawn to Bond’s allure and potential winnings, she assists him in the game, celebrating his $50,000 windfall. The promise of a luxurious night awaits as they head to Bond’s suite.
Just as Plenty and Bond are kissing, three thugs barge in and throw her out of the window. She later finds Bond with Tiffany Case, and goes to Tiffany’s house the following day. Tiffany isn’t there, but Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd turn up and drown Plenty in the swimming pool, thinking she’s Tiffany.
Tiffany Case
Tiffany Case is the leading Bond girl in Diamonds Are Forever (1971). Played by Jill St. John, Tiffany is deeply enmeshed in the world of diamond smuggling, operating within a chain that connects her with Ernst Stavro Blofeld. When James Bond investigates, posing as courier Peter Franks, the two meet in Amsterdam and the dynamics change dramatically.
Originally destined to transfer the coveted diamonds, Tiffany finds herself outwitted by Bond, an intervention that fortuitously saves her from a deadly fate. As the plot unravels, Tiffany’s allegiance shifts. Drawn to Bond and perhaps seeing an opportunity for redemption, she allies with him.
By the end of their escapade, the once-hardened smuggler is seen sailing with Bond to start the beginning of a new chapter in her adventurous life.
Miss Caruso
Live and Let Die (1973) introduced audiences to the charming Miss Caruso, an agent of the Italian Secret Service, played by English actress Madeline Smith. After spending a passionate night with James Bond, she finds herself in a precarious situation the following morning. As they’re laying in bed, an unexpected doorbell rings, and it’s M, with an urgent mission for Bond.
With a wry comment, M subtly hints at the Italians’ growing concerns over their mysteriously absent agent. What ensues is a game of distractions. Bond, with his ever-quick wit, ingeniously attempts to divert M’s attention from discovering Miss Caruso, who’s now hidden in the closet. The atmosphere becomes even more electric with Miss Moneypenny joining the scene, her playful complicity aiding Bond.
Solitaire
In Roger Moore‘s first Bond movie, Live and Let Die (1973), the mystique of Solitaire, played by the entrancing Jane Seymour, is both a blessing and a curse. As a psychic tarot card reader, Solitaire’s visions are invaluable to the malicious heroin magnate, Dr. Kananga.
With an uncanny ability to forecast the steps of adversaries like James Bond, she becomes indispensable to the criminal operations. Yet, her gift comes with a heavy price. Kananga’s possessive hold over her is rooted in a belief: if Solitaire were to experience love, her psychic prowess would vanish.
A twist of fate occurs when, upon meeting Bond, she draws the ‘Lovers’ card, foreshadowing their destiny. Succumbing to Bond’s charm, Solitaire’s abilities dissipate, making her vulnerable to Kananga’s fury.
Rosie Carver
Portrayed by Gloria Hendry with a unique blend of naivety and treachery, Rosie Carver is torn between dual allegiances, serving both the CIA and the cunning heroin overlord, Dr. Kananga. Her involvement with Bond becomes evident when she audaciously checks into his hotel as Mrs. Bond, subsequently offering to lead him to the location of Bains’ death, another MI6 agent.
However, during a seemingly benign picnic near the site, the air thickens with tension. Bond, with his razor-sharp intuition, confronts Rosie about her duplicity. Threatened and overwhelmed, Rosie’s flight instinct kicks in, but Kananga’s treacherous world ensures no loose ends, and she meets her death by a concealed weapon, hidden in one of Kananga’s scarecrows.
Mary Goodnight
In The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), Swedish actress Britt Ekland plays Bond girl Mary Goodnight. Once James Bond’s secretary in London, she later serves as his diligent assistant in Hong Kong.
Throughout the film, Goodnight’s involvement takes several twists. In one particularly memorable moment, she finds herself unceremoniously confined to a wardrobe as Miss Anders, the lover of the notorious hitman Scaramanga, unexpectedly visits Bond.
However, Mary Goodnight’s resolve is truly tested when she is abducted by Scaramanga himself, pulling her deeper into the heart of danger. Her determination and Bond’s prowess lead to Scaramanga’s downfall, and together, they manage to make their escape from his treacherous island.
Andrea Anders
In The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), Andrea Anders is a tragic figure ensnared in a perilous love web. As the lover of the infamous Francisco Scaramanga, a hitman known for his signature golden gun and exorbitant fees, Anders finds herself yearning for an escape.
Ingeniously, she sends a golden bullet bearing the engraving “007” to MI6, attempting to set the wheels in motion for James Bond to kill her oppressive lover. She goes to meet Bond and spends some time with him in his hotel, hoping her plan will come off
Her strategy doesn’t work out exactly how she hopes, as Scaramanga discovers her deception and, with cold precision, ends her life with a bullet to the heart.
Log Cabin Girl
In The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Sue Vanner graced the screen as the enigmatic and minor character, Log Cabin Girl, a covert KGB agent with connections to 007’s heart. This mysterious figure is introduced in a secluded log cabin, where she and James Bond are sharing an intimate interlude beneath warm furs.
Interrupting their rendezvous, Bond’s wristwatch delivers a pressing message from M, signaling his immediate recall to HQ. With a mix of reluctance and desire, she utters, “But James, I need you.” Ever the dutiful spy, Bond retorts, “So does England,” emphasizing his unwavering commitment to duty.
As Bond leaves, the depth of her betrayal emerges. She promptly radios the KGB to inform them of Bond’s departure, who then give chase on skis.
Felicca
In The Spy Who Loved Me, Felicca (Olga Bisera), a pivotal yet short-lived character, plays a crucial role in a sequence of deadly events. Working under the umbrella of Aziz Fekkesh, a notorious black market dealer entangled in the illegal sale of submarine tracking system microfilms, Felicca’s original mission was to distract James Bond to pave the way for the deadly henchman Sandor to strike.
However, in the short time they spend together, Felicca’s fascination for Bond grows. This unforeseen affection proves to be her undoing. Spotting Sandor’s attempt to assassinate Bond, she impulsively turns, putting herself in the line of fire and taking the bullet meant for 007.
Anya Amasova (Agent XXX)
Portrayed by Barbara Bach in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Anya Amasova, known by her code name ‘XXX’, is a skilled KGB agent under the watchful eye of General Gogol. Both elegant and dangerous, Amasova finds herself entangled with James Bond on a joint UK and Soviet mission to recover stolen microfilms vital for a submarine tracking system.
Throughout their adventure, the duo’s relationship fluctuates, with moments of intense rivalry transitioning into reluctant collaboration. One of the most unforgettable scenes unfolds at the Egyptian HQ, where they discover a surprising twist: MI6 and the KGB are officially joining forces.
Bond and Amasova are now tasked with the challenge of merging their talents and trust for the greater good. There are plenty of ups and downs in their combined mission and it ends with them romantically involved.
Holly Goodhead
Holly Goodhead, portrayed by Lois Chiles in Moonraker, is a CIA agent discreetly operating as an astronaut within Hugo Drax‘s space empire. Bond’s interactions with Goodhead begins with a near fatal accident for Bond, and the two regularly bump into each other until they get together.
Their chemistry is palpable, especially during their rendezvous atop Rio’s iconic Sugarloaf mountain. A subsequent cable car descent becomes a nail-biting moment as Jaws makes an assassination attempt, blowing Holly’s cover in the process.
After a near-death experience in Drax’s rocket blast chamber, Bond and Goodhead join forces, journeying to outer space. Together, they combat Drax’s genocidal intentions, taking down the fatal gas-laden globes destined to eradicate humanity on Earth.
Corinne Dufour
Corinne Dufour is a secondary Bond girl in the movie, Moonraker. Played by Corinne Cléry, she’s the personal assistant and trusted pilot to the enigmatic Hugo Drax.
Dufour first meets Bond when she flies Bond to Hugo Drax’s Moonraker complex, simultaneously playing the role of tour guide. However, her loyalties begin to waver after a passionate night with Bond. Guided by newfound trust, she divulges the location of Drax’s confidential safe, enabling Bond to covertly photograph clandestine documents.
This act of betrayal doesn’t go unnoticed, and for her treachery the consequences are dire. In a heart-wrenching scene, she meets a tragic end, hunted down by Drax’s ferocious hounds.
Manuela
The last of the 1970s Bond girls list Manuela is the last of the Bond girls list from the 1970s. Played by Emily Bolton, she’s a resourceful agent in Moonraker, who’s mission is to look after James Bond while he’s in Rio. We first see her while she’s tailing him after he’s being chauffeur driven from the airport. Manuela shiwcases her adeptness at subterfuge by seamlessly blending into his hotel suite, where she skillfully prepares a vodka Martini, awaiting Bond’s entrance. The two then make love.
A trusted ally in the Brazilian city, Manuela aids Bond in locating one of Hugo Drax’s clandestine warehouses, proving invaluable to his mission. However, her close encounter with the towering menace, Jaws, nearly brings her journey to a premature end. But, with Bond’s timely intervention, she narrowly escaped the jaws of death.
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