James Bond Movies with Jaws

Richard Kiel as Jaws in Moonraker

James Bond Movies with Jaws Central to the enduring appeal of the James Bond series is a captivating roster of villains, none more iconic than Jaws. His influential presence in the 1970s solidified his status as an iconic figure in the Bond narrative. This exploration dives into the two James Bond movies with Jaws, and … Read more

The Best James Bond Action Scenes

Best James Bond Action Scenes

The Best Bond Action Scenes: An Exhilarating Journey Through 007’s Most Spectacular Moments The James Bond franchise has always been synonymous with extraordinary action sequences that have left fans on the edge of their seats with their hearts pounding. Be it an electrifying car chase, a deadly shootout, a daring skydive, or an adrenaline-fueled chases, … Read more

Jaws Funko POP!

James Bond Jaws Funko POP

Funko POP! Movies James Bond Villain Jaws Get ready to bring home a piece of cinema history with our striking Jaws #523 Funko POP! figure. This remarkable collectible, drawn from the unforgettable world of James Bond, personifies the menacing villain Jaws, known for his indestructible metal teeth and intimidating presence. Whether you’re a lifelong Bond … Read more

Dolly

Dolly from Moonraker

Dolly – The Girl Who Tamed Jaws Dolly is the love interest of the metal-toothed assassin Jaws, from the 1979 film, Moonraker. This charming character, brought to life by the talented French actress Blanche Ravalec, provides an intriguing contrast to her formidable partner, Jaws. Dolly plays a pivotal role in the film’s narrative, and being … Read more

Manuela

Manuela is Bond's contact in Rio de Janeiro, she quickly becomes a Bond girl

Brazilian Bond Girl, Manuela Manuela is an intelligence operative, affiliated with the British Secret Service, and stationed at the exotic and vibrant Station VH in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Played by Dutch actress, Emily Bolton, a minor character in the 1979 James Bond film, Moonraker, Manuela’s presence adds a layer of intrigue and freshness to … Read more

Corinne Dufour

Corinne Dufour in Moonraker

Corinne Dufour – Hugo Drax’s Personal Pilot Corinne Dufour, a captivating character from the 1979 James Bond film Moonraker, plays an intriguing role as the personal pilot to the wealthy and dangerous industrialist, Hugo Drax. Brought to life by the talented French actress Corinne Cléry, Dufour’s journey to the silver screen is an interesting tale … Read more

Hugo Drax

Hugo Drax

Hugo Drax and His Plan to Reinvent Humanity Hugo Drax, a notorious American billionaire industrialist, is a character that captured the attention of audiences around the world with his sinister plans and diabolical machinations. As the head of the prominent aerospace manufacturer, Drax Industries, he uses his considerable wealth and influence to bring to life … Read more

Holly Goodhead

Lois Chiles as Dr Holly Goodhead in Moonraker

Holly Goodhead: The Intelligent and Enigmatic Bond Girl in Moonraker Dr. Holly Goodhead, an iconic and captivating character, captured the hearts of James Bond fans worldwide with her intelligence, beauty, and undeniable charm. This American CIA intelligence operative, portrayed by the talented American actress Lois Chiles, is a key figure in the 1979 film, Moonraker. … Read more

General Gogol

General Gogol

General Gogol: The Enigmatic Diplomat from Bond’s Cold War Era In the realm of James Bond movies, few characters have managed to embody the complex nuances of the Cold War era quite like General Gogol. Played by german actor Walter Gogol, the enigmatic and shrewd head of the KGB, General Gogol is only a minor … Read more

Jaws

Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me movie

Jaws – The Henchman from James Bond From the moment he first bared his metal teeth on screen, the James Bond villain, Jaws captured the attention and imagination of audiences worldwide. This iconic henchman, who made his debut in the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, and reprised the role in Moonraker … Read more

A Spy’s Guide to Venice: Iconic Bond Film Locations and Hidden Gems

Venice

Venice, Italy Venice has played a starring role in the James Bond franchise more so than most cities in the world. This floating city, with its labyrinth of turquoise canals, historic architecture, and romantic allure, has captured the hearts of many, including the world’s most famous secret agent. Venice has featured in From Russia with … Read more

Gerry Anderson’s Moonraker: A Fascinating Glimpse into an Alternate 007 Timeline

Gerry Anderson of Thunderbirds fame

Gerry Anderson’s Moonraker: A Fascinating Glimpse into an Alternate 007 Timeline Picture this: it’s the swinging 60s, and the intrepid James Bond is brought to life by either Sean Connery or George Lazenby. Enter Gerry Anderson, the puppetry wizard behind Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet, and his partner in creative crime, Tony Barwick. These two masterminds … Read more

Lois Chiles

Lois Chiles as Dr Holly Goodhead in Moonraker

Lois Chiles Biography Lois Cleveland Chiles was born on April 15, 1947, in Houston, Texas, to Marion Clay Chiles and Barbara Wayne Kirkland Chiles. Her family was well-known in Texas, with her uncle being the famous oil tycoon and Texas Rangers owner Eddie Chiles. After finishing high school, Lois Chiles went on to study at … Read more

Emily Bolton

Emily Bolton as Manuela

Emily Bolton Biography Emily Bolton was born in 1951 and is a Dutch actress who was raised in both England and the Netherlands. Despite her early passion for becoming a concert pianist, she decided to pursue a career in acting at the age of eighteen. Bolton’s most notable role was in the James Bond film … Read more

Corinne Cléry

Corinne Cléry who played Bond girls Corinne Dufour

Corinne Cléry Biography Corinne Cléry (born 23 March 1950) is a French actress, born and raised near Paris in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Cléry began her acting career in the late 1960s under the name Corinne Piccoli, and quickly rose to fame in the French cinema scene. Cléry’s big break came with the lead role in Joël Le … Read more

Michael Lonsdale

Michael Lonsdale who starred as Hugo Drax in Moonraker

Michael Lonsdale Biography Michael Lonsdale was a French actor and author, known for his versatile acting skills and his exceptional performances in over 180 films and television shows. He was born on May 24, 1931, in Paris to a British Army officer, Edward Lonsdale-Crouch, and his wife, Simone Béraud, who was half-French and half-Irish. Initially … Read more

Blanche Ravalec

Blanche Ravalec

Blanche Ravalec Biography Blanche Ravalec was born on September 19th, 1954 in France. She grew up with a love for acting and performing, and after finishing high school, she decided to pursue her passion. In her early twenties, Ravalec became a stewardess and traveled the world. It was during this time that she began to … Read more

Geoffrey Keen

Geoffrey Keen as Sir Frederick Gray in several Bond films

Geoffrey Keen Biography Geoffrey Keen was a prolific English actor known for his supporting roles in many films. He was born on 21 August 1916 in Wallingford, Berkshire, England. He attended Bristol Grammar School and made his stage debut in 1932 at the Little Repertory Theatre in Bristol. After a year, he went to Cannes … Read more

Walter Gotell

Walter Gotell as General Gogol also starred as Morzeny in From Russia with love

Walter Gotell Biography Walter Jack Gotell was born on March 15, 1924, in Bonn, Germany. His family emigrated to Britain following the rise of Nazism in Germany. A fluent English speaker, Gotell made his film debut in 1942, with an uncredited role in The Day Will Dawn. Throughout the 1940s, he played villains and German … Read more

Richard Kiel

Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me movie

Richard Kiel Biography Richard Dawson Kiel was an American actor who became a cult favorite for his iconic portrayal of Bond henchman Jaws in two James Bond films. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 13, 1939, Kiel’s towering height of 7 ft 2 in was due to a condition caused by an excess of human … Read more

Desmond Llewelyn

Desmond Llewelyn as Q

Desmond Llewelyn Biography Desmond Llewelyn was a Welsh actor born in 1914 to a family of coal mining engineers. Despite his family’s efforts to steer him away from a career in acting, Llewelyn pursued his passion and went on to study at the Royal Academy for the Dramatic Arts. His acting career was put on … Read more

Meet the Moonraker Cast

Moonraker poster

Roger Moore as James Bond Michael Lonsdale as Hugo Drax Lois Chiles as Holly Goodhead Richard Kiel as Jaws Bernard Lee as M Desmond Llewelyn as Q Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny Corinne Cléry as Corinne Dufour Geoffrey Keen as Frederick Gray Emily Bolton as Manuela Blanche Ravalec as Dolly Walter Gotell as General Gogol The Moonraker Cast … Read more

Moonraker

Moonraker movie poster

Moonraker Moonraker (1979) is the eleventh instalment in the Bond franchise and stars Roger Moore as the suave secret agent for the fourth time. The film is far removed from the eponymous novel, and it sees Bond tasked with investigating the theft of a space shuttle. His search leads him to industrialist Hugo Drax, who … Read more

Roger Moore Bond Films Ranked

Roger Moore Bond films

Roger Moore Bond Films Ranked What are the best Roger Moore Bond films? He’s one of the most divisive 007s in the franchise history. For kids growing up in the 1970s and 80s, he’s Bond, James Bond, but for many others the way he portrayed Bond wasn’t up to the standard. Moore took over the … Read more