The film's screenplay was written by roald dahl, and was loosely based on ian fleming 's 1964 novel you only live twice It is the first of three bond films to be directed by lewis gilbert, and is the first bond film to discard most of fleming's plot, using only a few characters and. With sean connery, akiko wakabayashi, mie hama, tetsurô tanba James bond and the japanese secret service must find and stop the true culprit of a series of space hijackings, before war is provoked between russia and the united states. You only live twice bond goes to japan to investigate the disappearance of american and russian spacecraft You only live twice, released in 1967, marked the fifth instalment in the james bond series and once again featured sean connery as the iconic british secret agent
This film took bond to new heights, blending international espionage with a dramatic story set against the backdrop of japan’s unique culture and exotic landscapes And the soviet union edging towards war after spaceships from both sides mysteriously vanish, james bond goes after the real culprits. You only live twice is the only james bond film to date, where 007 doesn't drive a vehicle You only live twice was the first 007 film who's premiere was attended by the queen.
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