James Bond is back in action! Everything he touches turns to excitement!
The powerful tycoon Auric Goldfinger (Gert Frobe) has initiated "Operation Grand Slam," a cataclysmic
scheme to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. James Bond, armed with his specially
equipped Aston Martin (its accessory package includes built-in machine guns, a smoke screen and an
ejector seat), must stop the plan by overcoming several outrageous adversaries. First there's Oddjob
(Harold Sakata), the mute servant who kills at the toss of a lethal hat; next, the beautiful Jill Masterson (Shirley Eaton), who
gives new meaning to the phrase "golden girl;" and finally, sexy pilot Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman), whose romantic
feelings for Bond complicate her involvement in Goldfinger's high-flying scheme.
With style, wit and wildly imaginative stunt sequences, this adrenaline-charged adventure ranks as one of the
all-time great action films. It's an electrifying thrill ride that will captivate viewers from beginning to end.
Trivia
The sign on Ft. Knox bears the name "Gen. Russhon". Charles Russhon
was the technical advisor for the film.
The budget was $4,000,000 (it eventually grossed $40,000,000).
Margaret Nolan (Dink) also appears in the opening credits sequence.
Nadja Regin (Bonita the nightclub dancer) previously appeared in From
Russia with Love (1963).
Pussy Galore introduces herself to Bond, who replies "I must be dreaming."
The original script had Bond replying "I know you are, but what's your
name?" This was deemed too suggestive.
In the novel, Pussy Galore is a lesbian, which is why she gives Bond
the cold shoulder to start with.
Sean Connery hurt his back during the fight sequence with Oddjob in
Fort Knox. The incident delayed filming and some say that Connery used
the injury to get a better deal out of the producers for the next 007 film.
The villan's first name, Auric, is the Latin name for the ion of gold
(symbol: Au) with valence 3.
In the original cut of the film, the bomb's timer was stopped at 003,
explaining Bond's line about "three more clicks." It was later changed
to 007 for obvious reasons.
Shot in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio Flat. It was also the last Bond film
to shoot with this type of film until 1973.
Maurice Binder was not available for the main title sequence, so his
assistant Robert Brownjohn designed the main titles.
Theme Song
Goldfinger. He's the man, the man with Midas touch.
A spider's touch.
Such a cold finger. Beckons you, to enter his web of sin.
But don't go
in.
Golden words he will paw in your ear, but his lies can't disguise what
you fear. For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her, it's the kiss of
death, from Mr. Goldfinger. Pretty girl, beware of his heart of gold.
This heart is cold.
Golden words he will paw in your ear, but his lies can't disguise what
you fear. For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her, it's the kiss of
death, from Mr. Goldfinger. Pretty girl, beware of his heart of gold.
This heart is cold.
He loves only gold.
Only gold.
He loves gold.
He loves only gold.
Only gold.
He loves gold.
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