FILM PLOT OUTLINE: 007 uncovers a complicated and elaborate plan to detonate
a nuclear bomb at a US base in Germany. With the likely outcome that the USA
would be blamed for the “accident”, Russia will be free to attack Western
Europe. At least that is the plan of mad Orlov - a Soviet General.
STARRING: Roger Moore as James Bond Maud Adams Louis Jordan Steven Berkoff
MEMORABLE BECAUSE: Bond escapes the Caribbean air base in a small airplane
contained in a horsebox. He then stops off at a petrol station when fuel runs a
bit low.
QUOTE “Fill her up please”
GADGETS Demolition Case Wristwatch with in-built screen
INTERESTING MUSICAL FACTS: The title “All Time High” was given to the title
song of Octopussy mainly because “Octopussy” was considered too risqué a name.
Also, from a lyrist point of view, how on Earth could you rhyme or fit the word
in?!
INTERESTING FILM FACTS: Octopussy was competing with the unofficial Bond film
“Never Say Never Again” at this time and there was a very public “Battle of The
Bonds”. Sean Connery and Roger Moore tried to play it down, but in the end Never
Say Never Again was delayed.
Since you are clearly a keen spy, you must be
alert for more more information. Here's a
clue.
