James Bond: The First 21 Years(1983)
James Bond: The First 21 Years Synopsis
A look back at the first 21 years of Britain's most successful film series.
James Bond: The First 21 Years (1983) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by John Longley, released on May 27, 1983 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Richard Attenborough, Ernest Borgnine, Kirk Douglas and Gene Kelly. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- John Longley
- Writers:
- Colin Bostock-Smith, Colin Bostock-Smith
- Producers:
- Charles Brand
- Production:
- LWT
- Status:
- Released
James Bond: The First 21 Years Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Attenborough
as Self
Ernest Borgnine
as Self
Kirk Douglas
as Self
Gene Kelly
as Self
Ursula Andress
as Self
Britt Ekland
as Self
Roger Moore
as Self
William Colby
as Self - Director of the CIA 1973-1976
Joan Collins
as Self
Farrah Fawcett
as Self
Jimmy Tarbuck
as Self
- Fred Trueman
Fred Trueman
as Self
Key crew
Directed by John Longley, written by Colin Bostock-Smith and Colin Bostock-Smith, produced by Charles Brand.
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James Bond: The First 21 Years Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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James Bond: The First 21 Years – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch James Bond: The First 21 Years online?
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Who stars in James Bond: The First 21 Years?
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The main cast of James Bond: The First 21 Years (1983) includes Richard Attenborough, Ernest Borgnine, Kirk Douglas, Gene Kelly and Ursula Andress. The film was directed by John Longley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was James Bond: The First 21 Years released?
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James Bond: The First 21 Years was released on May 27, 1983 and runs for 1h.
Is James Bond: The First 21 Years worth watching?
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James Bond: The First 21 Years (1983) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.