The World is Not Enough Cast
Michael Kitchen as Bill Tanner
Colin Salmon as Charles Robinson
Serena Scott Thomas as Dr. Molly Warmflash
John Seru as Gabor
Brosnan Marches on as Llewelyn Bows Out: The World Is Not Enough Cast
The World Is Not Enough cast is a compelling blend of seasoned stalwarts and fresh faces, a cinematic potpourri that seems to have been brewed in some secret MI6 laboratory for our sheer delight.
The Pierce Brosnan Bond legacy – with this as its third gem – sees a harmonious mingling of the old and the new, not without bidding farewell to our beloved Desmond Llewelyn in his last ever casting.
Directorial maestro Michael Apted helms the 19th Bond voyage, stirring together a concoction of talent and allure that dazzles as it ought. And who can overlook Brosnan, slipping into 007’s tux with such finesse?
Brosnan’s Bond is a cocktail – effervescent Irish charm with a kick of action, all served in a glinting tumbler of unforgettable one-liners. The allure of Brosnan’s Bond was always something quite special.
He always manages to blend the traditional elegance of the character with a contemporary edge. There’s an inherent suaveness in his stride, a spark of mischief in his eyes, and for many, he remains one of the best 007s.
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Enter Sophie Marceau as a key part of The World is Not Enough cast. As Elektra King, she not only turns heads but ensnares minds. One can see why Marceau, who once danced through the cinematic flames of Firelight, was chosen to become the first leading lady of malevolence in the Bond world. She waltzes in with elegance and an edge that lingers, and controls with ease every male in the theater of The World Is Not Enough.
Robert Carlyle, with his icy portrayal of Victor “Renard” Zokas, stands as testament to casting done right. Had Javier Bardem and Jean Reno taken the role, they might have been intriguing, but Carlyle’s chilling anarchist is a masterclass. And no, the spine-tingling villainy is certainly (hopefully?) the man’s remarkable thespian prowess.
Denise Richards, despite the naysayers, certainly knows how to make an entrance as Dr. Christmas Jones. Tiffani Thiessen might have been a curious alternate universe, but in ours, Richards’s criticism feels rather undeserved, as she makes for a Bond girl with more brains than Bond can deal with.
Robbie Coltrane as Valentin Zukovsky is a jester with gravitas – even if his Russian strains through a Scottish sieve. Coltrane’s portrayal goes beyond mere caricature, injecting Zukovsky with layers that surprise and endear him to the audience.
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Dench’s M is irreplaceable, in what was her third outing as Bond’s maternal boss. Her narrative entwined with Elektra’s feels eerily personal, harking to her final appearance in Skyfall, 4 films later.
Samantha Bond’s Moneypenny casts a wistful, almost mischievous gaze over Bond’s dalliances with the vivacious Dr. Molly Warmflash, rendered with zest by Serena Scott Thomas. There’s an underlying current of envy, a simmering desire long harbored by Moneypenny, and her yearning and jealousy is palpably clear.
In a fleeting yet magnetic appearance, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, as the enigmatic “Cigar Girl,” crafts a character whose presence lingers long after the credits roll. This shadowy assassin, with a deadly intent, dispenses with her Swiss banker overseer and subsequently embarks on a cinematic duel with Bond down the River Thames.
Goldie and Cleese, as Bull and R respectively, add shades of eccentricity – one with gilded teeth, the other, slapstick humour. Respectively, of course.
And a final nod must be directed towards Desmond Llewelyn. After an illustrious journey, the Bond legend’s adieu as Q is filled with an understated gravitas. Those parting words of sagacity he shares with Bond in his final scene bear an unsuspected weight, rendering us all a touch more dewy-eyed than we’d care to admit.
With a thunderous box office roll, this Bond venture amassed global adulation, even if it wasn’t immune to the occasional raspberries hurled its way.
Ultimately, The World Is Not Enough and its cast unfolds as a kaleidoscope of outstanding performances, solidifying its revered spot in the Bond canon. A celluloid treasure, as any discerning Bond enthusiast would heartily attest.
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The Full Cast of The World Is Not Enough
- Pierce Brosnan – James Bond
- Sophie Marceau – Elektra King
- Denise Richards – Dr. Christmas Jones
- Desmond Llewelyn – Q
- Robert Carlyle – Renard
- Samantha Bond – Miss Moneypenny
- Robbie Coltrane – Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky
- Judi Dench – M
- Maria Grazia Cucinotta – Cigar Girl
- John Cleese – R
- Colin Salmon – Charles Robinson
- Goldie – Bullion
- Serena Scott Thomas – Dr. Molly Warmflash
- Ulrich Thomsen – Davidov
- Daisy Beaumont – Nina
- Nina Muschallik – Verushka
- Claude-Oliver Rudolph – Colonel Akakievich
- Omid Djalili – Foreman
- John Seru – Gabor
- Michael Kitchen – Bill Tanner
- Patrick Malahide – Lachaise
- Justus von Dohnányi – Captain Nikoli
- David Calder – Sir Robert King
- Daz Crawford – Casino Thug
- John Albasiny – Helicopter Pilot
- Jeff Nuttall – Dr. Arkov
- Hassani Shapi – Doctor
- Martyn Lewis – Newscaster
- Jimmy Roussounis – Pipeline Technician
- Carl McCrystal – Trukhin
- Peter Mehtab – Casino Dealer
- Diran Meghreblian – Coptic Priest
- Gary Powell
- Anna Kamenkova
- Vladimir Antonik
- Simon Crane
- Valeriy Storozhik
- Olga Golovanova
- Andrew Burt
- Vasiliy Dakhnenko
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Who directed The World Is Not Enough?
The film was directed by Michael Apted.
Who were the producers of The World Is Not Enough?
The World Is Not Enough was produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
Who wrote the screenplay for The World Is Not Enough?
The screenplay for The World Is Not Enough was crafted by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and Bruce Feirstein.
Who composed the music for The World Is Not Enough?
The music for The World Is Not Enough was composed by David Arnold.
Who performed the theme song for The World Is Not Enough movie?
The theme song for The World Is Not Enough was performed by Garbage.
When was The World Is Not Enough released?
The World Is Not Enough premiered in LA on 8 November 1999. It was subsequently released in the US on 19 November 1999 and in the UK on 26 November 1999.
How much was the budget for The World Is Not Enough?
The budget for The World Is Not Enough was $135 million.
How much did The World Is Not Enough earn at the Box Office?
The World Is Not Enough garnered a total of $361.8 million at the Box Office.