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The Living Daylights (1987)

"The new James Bond...living on the edge."

6.519872h 10mEN
ActionAdventureThriller

Directed by John Glen

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

2h 10m

Language

EN

Release

June 29, 1987

Director

John Glen

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Overview

After a defecting Russian general reveals a plot to assassinate foreign spies, James Bond is assigned a secret mission to dispatch the new head of the KGB to prevent an escalation of tensions between the Soviet Union and the West.

Cast

Timothy Dalton

Timothy Dalton

James Bond

Maryam D'Abo

Maryam D'Abo

Kara Milovy

Joe Don Baker

Joe Don Baker

Brad Whitaker

Art Malik

Art Malik

Kamran Shah

John Rhys-Davies

John Rhys-Davies

General Leonid Pushkin

Jeroen Krabbé

Jeroen Krabbé

General Georgi Koskov

Andreas Wisniewski

Andreas Wisniewski

Necros

Thomas Wheatley

Thomas Wheatley

Saunders

Desmond Llewelyn

Desmond Llewelyn

Q

Robert Brown

Robert Brown

M

Geoffrey Keen

Geoffrey Keen

Minister of Defence

Walter Gotell

Walter Gotell

General Anatol Gogol

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Living Daylights (1987), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

After a defecting Russian general reveals a plot to assassinate foreign spies, James Bond is assigned a secret mission to dispatch the new head of the KGB to prevent an escalation of tensions between the Soviet Union and the West.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Living Daylights. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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