The Living Daylights (1987)

6.7PG130 minDirector: John Glen

1987 James Bond film

The Living Daylights is a 1987 spy film, the fifteenth entry in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, and the first of two to star Timothy Dalton as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond.

The fourth film in the series to be directed by John Glen, the film's title is taken from Ian Fleming's short story "The Living Daylights", the plot of which also forms the basis of the first act of the film. It was the last film to use the title of an Ian Fleming story until the 2006 instalment Casino Royale. It is also the first film to have Caroline Bliss as Miss Moneypenny, replacing Lois Maxwell.

The Living Daylights was produced by Albert R. Broccoli, his stepson Michael G. Wilson, and co-produced by his daughter, Barbara Broccoli. It grossed $191.2 million worldwide and was followed by Licence to Kill in 1989.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Living Daylights about?
The Living Daylights (1987) — James Bond 007's mission is to firstly, organise the defection of a top Soviet general. When the general is re-captured, Bond heads off to find why an ally of General Koskov was sent to murder him. Bond's mission continues to take him to Afghanistan, where he must confront an arm
Is The Living Daylights based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Living Daylights scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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