If you think you are the biggest fan of James Bond, then you may be wrong because there are millions who share the same passion that you have. Gold finger is one of the innumerable films belonging to James Bond series. The film was released in 1964 and was the third James Bond film, as well as the third to star Sean Connery as MI6 agent James Bond. The film was based on the novel written by Ian Fleming. The main casts of the movie besides Sean Connery were Honor Blackman and Gert Fröbe. The film was produced by Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman. Gold finger was one of the four Bond films which got directed by Guy Hamilton. The movie was considered to be the first official Bond block buster. It also formed the template of all the future Bond movies.
Gold finger was the first movie of its kind which set the pulse of audience rolling over and asking for more. This was the first film which may be credited for triggering James Bond mania or the James Bond craze. There are many other reasons for which the film made cinematic history. One of the reasons being, it recaptured the cost of production in record-setting time in spite of budget constraints. Gold finger was also the first Bond film where a pop star was allowed to sing the theme song. This followed for every future Bond movie except for the movie, Her Majesty's Secret Service.
Gold finger was considered a large budget film amounting to about $3 million.
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The film shooting of Gold Finger commenced on 20 January 1964 in Miami, Florida, at the Fontainebleau Hotel.
Contrary to what is portrayed in the movie, Sean Connery never traveled to Europe. All his performance was filmed in Europe, primarily shot at Pinewood Studios. Some of the portions were recreated in April 1964. Gold finger's estate was created at Pinewood. Location shooting also included places like Kentucky and Switzerland, which later on got edited. The effects used in the film were simply outstanding, especially some of the Bond gadgets. The vehicle too used by James Bond needs special mention. In fact, Gold Finger was the first Bond film, which showcased the unique technology which later on became a staple element of the future Bond series.
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