GoldenEye
A slick, fast-paced spy adventure with big stunts, witty one-liners, and a touch of Cold War cynicism.
Same writer: Bruce Feirstein · Tense, brisk · about betrayal and revenge · twist ending
The World Is Not Enough
A slick, globe-trotting spy adventure with glamorous locations, tense set pieces, and a darker romantic streak.
About 1999 film by Michael Apted
Genres action, spy
Directed by Michael Apted
Written by Robert Wade, Neal Purvis, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, Bruce Feirstein
Starring Pierce Brosnan, Judi Dench, Sophie Marceau, John Cleese, Robbie Coltrane, Denise Richards, Robert Carlyle, Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Music David Arnold
Runtime 128 min
Country United States, United Kingdom
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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