Goldfinger

“You were supposed to observe Goldfinger, not borrow his girlfriend.” — From the film Goldfinger Provides information about the making of the movie and its aim at the American market. Looks at the influence of Bond in general, and Goldfinger in particular, on Hollywood action thriller blockbuster movies Examines the secret behind Bond’s continued movie success The ultimate film guides takes the reader behind the scenes of Goldfinger and gives a perspective of the bigger picture. Discover how Ian Flemming’s Britain has been immortalized in film and how the Bond series has become part of an institution in British movie making. Learn how the Bond films have influenced Hollywood and helped shape the blockbuster and action thriller genre, tells which features of Goldfinger became regular features in later films and how this has contributed to the success of Bond in film. Brian Dunbar includes a listing of cinematic terms, information on the production, and a filmography. Learn the secret behind Bond’s continued success and what the once ‘coffin polisher’ Sean Connery, contributed to the role. Written in a accesible style, Goldfinger is excellent reading for the movie fan and film student alike. Brian Dunbar is at the University of Edinburgh.

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