James Bond's all time high.
Bond must investigate the murder of a fellow agent who was clutching a
priceless Faberge egg at the time of his death. The trail leads to the
mysterious Octopussy (Maud Adams), whose travelling circus features a company of luscious,
athletic women. Bond and Octopussy share a passionate attraction, but soon 007 discovers
that the elegant Kamal Khan (Louis Jourdan) is working with a mad Russian officer to hurl
mankind into World War III! As Bond tries to stop the nightmarish
scheme, his exploits will include a riveting chase through the streets of
India, a deadly brawl on top of a speeding train, and a breathtaking
midair knife fight on an airplane wing.
With high-tech gadgets including Bond's portable AcroStar jet and a
wristwatch homing device, it's a high-energy adventure with amazing
stunts, atmospheric locales, and nailbiting tension.
Trivia
When Bond bends metal bars surrounding a window after weakening them
with acid, a brief musical quote of the theme from Superman (1978)
can be heard.
Maud Adams (Octopussy) previously appeared in another James Bond film
(The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)).
Faye Dunaway and Sybil
Danning
were considered for the role.
Vijay Amritraj is a professional tennis player in real life.
The "company" taxi used to pick up 007 was specially constructed at
Pinewood Studios, and capable of speeds in excess of 70mph.
Robert Brown appears as "M" for the first time.
The end credits identity the next movie as, "From A View to a Kill."
In fact the title wound up being A View to a Kill.
All Time High
© 1983 Danjaq S.A. & United Artists Corporation
Music by John Barry
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Sung by Rita Coolidge
All I wanted was a sweet distraction for an hour or two.
Had no intention to do the things we've done.
Funny how it always goes with love, when you don't look, you find.
But then we're two of a kind, we move as one.
We're an all time high,
We'll change all that's gone before.
Doing so much more than falling in love.
On an all time high,
We'll take on the world and wait.
So hold on tight, let the flight begin.
I don't want to waste a waking moment; I don't want to sleep.
I'm in so strong and so deep, and so are you.
In my time I've said these words before, but now I realize
My heart was telling me lies, for you they're true.
We're an all time high,
We'll change all that's gone before.
Doing so much more than falling in love.
On an all time high,
We'll take on the world and wait.
So hold on tight, let the flight begin.
So hold on tight, let the flight begin.
We're an all time high.
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