Goldfinger (1964)

Intro
"Goldfinger", released in 1964, is the third installation in popular James Bond series, based on Ian Fleming's book of the very same name. Directed by Guy Hamilton and produced by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli, the film starred Sean Connery, repeating his role as James Bond.

Plot Summary
Bond is on an objective to stop Auric Goldfinger, a wealthy bullion dealer, from executing his adventurous strategy, Operation Grand Slam, which threatens the world's economies. The film opens with Bond damaging a drug laboratory in Latin America. He then satisfies Miami-based millionaire Goldfinger and becomes suspicious of him, particularly after discovering a fellow agent murdered.

Auric Goldfinger and Operation Grand Slam
Back in London, Bond's boss, M, orders him to investigate Goldfinger, who they think of smuggling gold globally. Bond discovers Goldfinger's plan to infiltrate Fort Knox, America's premier gold depository, to detonate an atomic bomb, hence radiating the gold therein rendering it worthless for a number of years and increasing the rate of his own stock.

Bond's Encounter with Peculiar Characters
Throughout the film, Bond encounters several iconic characters. Jill Masterson depicted by Shirley Eaton works as Goldfinger's card game accomplice, whom Bond tries to conserve from Goldfinger's wrath but stops working, resulting in her notorious death by gold paint. Tilly Masterson, played by actress Tania Mallet, is Jill's cruel sister, who likewise meets her death. Another remarkable character includes Goldfinger's individual pilot, Pussy Galore, acted by Honor Blackman, at first an accomplice in the plot prior to helping Bond.

Confrontation and Conclusion
After being captured by Goldfinger, Bond needs to use his wit and appeal to convince Pussy Galore to betray her company. She informs the American authorities about Goldfinger's strategy who then change the real nerve gas with a safe compound. As Goldfinger's guys drop unconscious, thinking they are dead, the United States soldiers get into Fort Knox, and a deadly conflict ensues between Goldfinger's henchman, Oddjob, and Bond. Goldfinger tries to get away, camouflaged as an American military officer, but Bond confronts him in a remarkable showdown in an aircraft. This culminates in Goldfinger being sucked out of the airplane through a broken window.

Effect and Legacy
"Goldfinger" set the precedent for future Bond films with its particular mix of wit, action, despicable villains, and unique places. Significant by extraordinary scenes like the death by gold paint, the laser abuse scene, and Oddjob's fatal hat, it has actually been well-known as one of the very best Bond films. It likewise introduced technological advances like the Astin Martin DB5 equipped with machine guns, oil slick, and ejector seat, contributing to the attraction of Bond's sophisticated image, making a substantial influence on pop culture. The movie was a box-office success, validating Bond as a film franchise and solidifying Connery's reputation as the definitive James Bond.

Top Cast