The Most Romantic James Bond Moments Ever Valentine’s Day. A time for love, candlelit dinners, and whispered sweet nothings over a few drinks. But if you’re James Bond, romance comes with a side of espionage, a loaded Walther PPK, and the looming threat of betrayal. For all his reputation as cinema’s smoothest seducer, 007’s love … Read more
Aston Martin, The James Bond Car of Choice Aston Martin, the James Bond car of choice, is an enduring symbol of style, sophistication, and technologically advanced performance that has become an integral part of the cinematic legacy of the world’s most famous spy. This relationship between Agent 007 and his Aston Martin is more than … Read more
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
Kamran Shah: The Bond Ally Fighting for Afghanistan Kamran Shah is a captivating character from the 1987 James Bond film, The Living Daylights (1987). Brought to life by Pakistani-born British actor Art Malik, Shah is the Deputy Commander of the Afghan Mujaheddin’s Eastern District amidst the tumultuous Soviet-Afghan War. He meets Bond while they’re both … Read more
Saunders: The Unsung Hero of The Living Daylights Saunders is the fictional Head of Section “V” Vienna, who was brought to life by British actor, Thomas Wheatley in the 1987 James Bond film, The Living Daylights. His character is the ultimate professional bureaucrat, and serves as an essential ally to Bond, but unfortunately he’s mixed … Read more
General Koskov: Master Manipulator of the Cold War General Georgi Koskov is a deceitful, double-crossing, former Soviet General, who plots with arms dealer Brad Whitaker with an ultimate aim to shift the balance of power within the KGB. Played by Dutch actor Jeroen Krabbé, Koskov is the central villain in the 1987 Bond movie, The … Read more
General Leonid Pushkin – A Key Figure in The Living Daylights Plot General Leonid Pushkin is a Soviet general and successor of the long standing Anatol Gogol. General Pushkin is a man of stature and intrigue, and his character is brought to life by British actor, John Rhys-Davies, making his sole appearance in the 1987 … Read more
Milkman to Mercenary: The Roles of Necros Necros is one of the standout characters from the 1987 James Bond film The Living Daylights. He’s a formidable villain, the epitome of icy control and lethal skill. Portrayed by German actor Andreas Wisniewski but voiced by Kerry Shale, Necros is a former KGB agent turned international mercenary. … Read more
Brad Whitaker: A War-Obsessed Arms Dealer Brad Whitaker is a notorious American arms merchant and a main villain in the 1987 James Bond classic, The Living Daylights. Brought to life by American actor Joe Don Baker, Whitaker is an ex-mercenary who collaborates with Georgi Koskov in a scheme to take down the chief of the … Read more
Kara Milovy: The Elegant Bond Girl Cellist Kara Milovy, a cellist and would-be assassin, is best known as the girlfriend of rogue Soviet General Georgi Koskov and, subsequently, James Bond’s love interest from the 1987 James Bond movie, The Living Daylights. Portrayed by British actress and former model Maryam d’Abo, Kara Milovy plays a central … Read more
From Jack Lord to Jeffrey Wright: The Many Faces of Felix Leiter Since his debut in Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale, Felix Leiter has been a prominent recurring character in the James Bond series. First appearing on screen in the film Dr. No (1962), the resourceful CIA agent has formed a lasting alliance and deep friendship … Read more
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 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
Pierce Brosnan Was Almost Cast as Bond for The Living Daylights Timothy Dalton became the fourth James Bond after Roger Moore finally hung up his tuxedo, but according to former casting director Debbie Williams, Pierce Brosnan was the preferred choice. But for scheduling difficulties, Pierce Brosnan missed out for the role as 007 in 1987 … Read more
The Cast of The Living Daylights Timothy Dalton as James Bond Maryam d’Abo as Kara Milovy Jeroen Krabbé as General Georgi Koskov Joe Don Baker as Brad Whitaker Andreas Wisniewski as Necros Art Malik as Kamran Shah John Rhys-Davies as General Pushkin Thomas Wheatley as Saunders Desmond Llewelyn as Q Robert Brown as M Caroline Bliss as Miss … Read more
The Living Daylights – A New Era for 007 The Living Daylights is the fifteenth James Bond film, released in 1987. The film stars Timothy Dalton as James Bond for the first time, and was a Box Office and critical success. It was a new beginning for the Bond franchise in many ways after Dalton … Read more
John Rhys-Davies Biography John Rhys-Davies is a Welsh actor who has been a staple of film and television for decades. Born in Salisbury in 1944, he spent much of his early life in Tanganyika (today Tanzania) due to his father’s work as a colonial police officer. He was educated in Cornwall and at the University … Read more
Joe Don Baker Biography Joe Don Baker is an American character actor best known for his tough guy roles in various westerns and in the James Bond series. Born in Groesbeck, Texas on February 12th 1936, he graduated from the University of North Texas with a business degree in 1958 before training to be an … Read more
Jeroen Krabbé Biography Jeroen Krabbé was born on December 5, 1944, in Amsterdam, into an artistic family. His father and grandfather were famous painters, and his mother was a film translator. Throughout his successful career as an actor and film director, Jeroen Krabbé made a mark in both Dutch and English-language films. His early success came … Read more
Thomas Wheatley Biography Thomas Wheatley was an English actor born on August 1951 in Chelmsford, Essex. He trained at Drama Studio London in Ealing, where he honed his craft in intensive one-year courses. With a strong background in theater, Thomas Wheatley’s core work was in the canon of so-called Tribunal Plays, developed at the Tricycle … Read more
Caroline Bliss Biography Caroline Bliss is an English actress and lifelong philosophy student. Born on July 12, 1961, Bliss is best known for her role as Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond films The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill. Caroline Bliss is the granddaughter of composer Sir Arthur Bliss, former Master of the Queen’s … Read more
Robert Brown Biography Robert James Brown was an English actor who starred in many British TV series and films. Born on July 23, 1921 in Swanage, Dorset, Brown had a long and illustrious career that spanned over several decades. He was best known for his portrayal of the iconic character M in the James Bond … Read more
Maryam d’Abo Biography Maryam d’Abo is a British actress best known for her role as Bond girl Kara Milovy in the 1987 film The Living Daylights. Born in London to Georgian and Anglo-Dutch parents, she was raised in Paris and Geneva and began acting at the age of 13. She has also appeared in Xtro … Read more
Art Malik Biography Art Malik, born Athar ul-Haque Malik on November 13, 1952, in Bahawalpur, is a Pakistani-born British actor best known for starring roles in 1980s and 90s films and British television. Malik was brought to London in 1956, aged three, when his father got a job as a surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital. … Read more