0011: Licence to Legacy – 50 years of Golden Gun (Part 2)

In this continuation of our exploration of The Man With The Golden Gun, we delve into the lasting legacy of the ninth James Bond film, celebrating 50 years of its impact.

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Bill Koenig shares a fascinating story about interviewing the former CEO of General Motors for a piece on Ford’s return to Bond with Die Another Day. The conversation takes an intriguing turn as we discuss Maud Adams’ double appearance in the Bond franchise.

We also take a closer look at recent Bond-themed merchandise and collectibles before reflecting on the cultural and cinematic legacy of The Man With The Golden Gun and its resonance half a century later. To wrap things up, we offer an exciting preview of what’s in store for next year. This episode is packed with insights, anecdotes, and plenty of Bond trivia to keep fans enthralled. Don’t miss it!

Recorded on 4th December 2024 in the United States and Spain.

You can find us at:

Javi Trujillo
⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough/⁠⁠

Bill Koenig
⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/⁠⁠

David Leigh
⁠⁠https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com/

David Leigh founded The James Bond Dossier in 2002. A fan of 007 since the age of 8, he is also author of The Complete Guide to the Drinks of James Bond. You can order a copy here if you don't own it already.

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