The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) movie poster

The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

"The world's greatest villains tried to kill James Bond...now it's Scaramanga's turn to try!"
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 42% (RT: 40%, MC: 43) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureActionThriller

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Director
Runtime
2h 5m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (2,238 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
40%
Metacritic
43
Cast
Roger Moore as James Bond
Christopher Lee as Francisco Scaramanga
Britt Ekland as Mary Goodnight
Maud Adams as Andrea Anders
Clifton James as Sheriff J.W. Pepper
Richard Loo as Hai Fat
Soon-Tek Oh as Lieutenant Hip
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 2,238 votes. Critics scored it lower at 42%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Cool government operative James Bond searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive weapon. He soon crosses paths with the menacing Francisco Scaramanga, a hitman so skilled he has a seven-figure working fee. Bond then joins forces with the swimsuit-clad Mary Goodnight, and together they track Scaramanga to a Thai tropical isle hideout where the killer-for-hire lures the slick spy into a deadly maze for a final duel. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of The Man with the Golden Gun, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated adventure films of 1974 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Man with the Golden Gun is a 1974 adventure, action, thriller film directed by Guy Hamilton. Cool government operative James Bond searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive weapon. He soon crosses paths with the menacing Francisco Scaramanga, a hitman so skilled he has a seven-figure working fee.

Bond then joins forces with the swimsuit-clad Mary Goodnight, and together they track Scaramanga to a Thai tropical isle hideout where the killer-for-hire lures the slick spy into a deadly maze for a final duel. The film has been rated by 2,238 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, The Man with the Golden Gun delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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