FILM PLOT OUTLINE: The Moonraker space shuttle disappears and 007 is sent to
question Hugo Drax the man who built it. Bond discovers Drax is planning to wipe
out life on Earth and start a new master race.
STARRING: Roger Moore as James Bond Lois Chiles Michael Lonsdale Richard Kiel
MEMORABLE BECAUSE: Another appearance from firm favourite baddy Jaws. Bond’s
wrist dart gun
QUOTE “Oh, James, take me round the world one more time..”
“I think he’s attempting re-entry, Sir.”
GADGETS Cigarette-Case X-Ray machine Mini Camera Detonator watch Wrist dart
gun
INTERESTING MUSICAL FACTS: Barry hurriedly put together the title song for
this film (he always seems to be made to work last minute!) in fact he had just
one weekend to compose it and asked Bassey to record it as a favour. Barry added
a disco version for the end credits to please the disco movement of the time.
INTERESTING FILM FACTS: With Star Wars being such a worldwide hit, Bond
producers decided to jump on the space bandwagon and set the next Bond film in
outer space. The budget for this film was the largest ever for a Bond film.
Since you are clearly a keen spy, you must be
alert for more information. Here's a
clue.
