Never Say Never Again (1983)
Sean Connery makes a triumphant return as 007 in this independent Bond adventure, pitting the legendary spy against SPECTRE in a high-stakes nuclear thriller.
Never Say Never Again - Movie Information
- Original Title: Never Say Never Again
- Release Year: 1983
- Directed by: Irvin Kershner
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): PG
- Runtime: 2h 14m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, French, Arabic, Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 7, 1983 (United States - PG), December 15, 1983 (United Kingdom - PG), January 20, 1984 (Germany - 12), November 30, 1983 (France - 12), December 15, 1983 (Australia - M), December 29, 1983 (Brazil - 12), April 12, 1984 (Mexico - A), January 18, 1984 (Italy), January 9, 1984 (Spain - A), December 23, 1983 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: 007: Nunca digas nunca jamás (MX), Älä kieltäydy kahdesti (FI), Never Say Never Again (SE), พยัคส์เหนือพยัคส์ (TH), 007外传：巴布飞弹 (CN), 007 - Mai dire mai (IT), 007: Soha ne mondd, hogy soha (HU), James Bond 13b: Never Say Never Again (US)
- Production Companies: TaliaFilm II Productions, Woodcote
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Never Say Never Again - Plot
James Bond returns as the secret agent 007 to battle the evil organization SPECTRE. Bond must defeat Largo, who has stolen two atomic warheads for nuclear blackmail. But Bond has an ally in Largo's girlfriend, the willowy Domino, who falls for Bond and seeks revenge.
Never Say Never Again - Trailer
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Never Say Never Again - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Irvin Kershner
Main Cast
- Sean Connery
- Klaus Maria Brandauer
- Max von Sydow
- Barbara Carrera
- Kim Basinger
- Bernie Casey
- Alec McCowen
- Edward Fox
- Pamela Salem
- Rowan Atkinson
Writers
- Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Producers
- Jack Schwartzman
Never Say Never Again - FAQs
Is Never Say Never Again an official James Bond film?
Never Say Never Again is not an official EON Productions Bond film. It was produced independently by Jack Schwartzman after a legal dispute over the rights to Thunderball. It exists outside the official Eon series, making it one of only two non-Eon Bond films alongside the 1967 Casino Royale spoof.
Where can I stream Never Say Never Again?
Never Say Never Again is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
Why did Sean Connery return to play James Bond?
Sean Connery had famously declared he would never play Bond again after Diamonds Are Forever (1971), making the title Never Say Never Again a wry nod to that vow. Producer Jack Schwartzman secured the rights to Thunderball and persuaded Connery to return, reportedly with creative control and a substantial fee.
Who are the main actors in Never Say Never Again?
The film stars Sean Connery as James Bond, Klaus Maria Brandauer as villain Maximilian Largo, Kim Basinger as Domino Petachi, Barbara Carrera as the deadly Fatima Blush, and Max von Sydow as Ernst Stavro Blofeld. The cast also includes Bernie Casey, Edward Fox, Alec McCowen, Pamela Salem, and Rowan Atkinson.
Is Never Say Never Again based on a true story?
No, Never Say Never Again is not based on a true story. It is a remake of the 1965 Bond film Thunderball, itself adapted from Ian Fleming's novel of the same name. The story of SPECTRE stealing nuclear warheads for blackmail is entirely fictional, though it reflects Cold War anxieties of the era.
What is the age rating for Never Say Never Again?
Never Say Never Again is rated PG in the United States, making it accessible to a broad audience. It contains action sequences, mild violence, and the suggestive content typical of the Bond franchise, but nothing that would warrant a more restrictive rating by 1983 standards.
How does Never Say Never Again compare to Thunderball?
Both films share the same core plot — SPECTRE stealing nuclear warheads — drawn from the same source material. Never Say Never Again updates the setting and tone for the 1980s, features a more charismatic villain in Klaus Maria Brandauer, and benefits from Connery's mature, self-aware performance, though Thunderball is often praised for its tighter pacing.
How long is Never Say Never Again?
Never Say Never Again has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes). The film was directed by Irvin Kershner and released in the United States on October 7, 1983, where it competed directly with the official EON Bond entry Octopussy, which had been released earlier that same year.
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