Thunderball 1965
“Look up! Look down! Look out! Here comes the biggest Bond of all!”
What is Thunderball?
Thunderball (1965) is a James Bond film that centres on a high‑stakes international crisis. A criminal organization acquires two nuclear bombs and issues an ultimatum: deliver a ransom of
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1965
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 130 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 11, 1965
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- EON Productions
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $141,200,000
- Genres
- Adventure, Action, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
Thunderball (1965) is a James Bond film that centres on a high‑stakes international crisis. A criminal organization acquires two nuclear bombs and issues an ultimatum: deliver a ransom of
Should you watch it?
“James Bond travels to the Bahamas to stop a criminal organization from detonating stolen nuclear weapons.”
- classic espionage plot
- international setting
- high stakes urgency
- long runtime
Watch it if you enjoy classic spy films featuring high-stakes international threats.
This film is rated PG and contains action-oriented sequences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the plot of Thunderball?
A criminal organization steals two nuclear bombs and demands a ransom, forcing James Bond to intervene.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Terence Young.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Sean Connery, Claudine Auger, Adolfo Celi, and Luciana Paluzzi.
When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on December 29, 1965.
Is this part of a series?
Yes, it is the fourth film in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions.