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The opening sequences from many of the James Bond films seem tailor-made for a Super 8mm release. They are action filled, self contained mini movies in themselves, and they fit on a 400’ reel!
With the locator title identifying “A Terrorist Arms Bazaar on the Russian Border” (this being a German import, this and the main title are in German), Bond is sending back images to MI6 of numerous arms dealings. The Military orders Bond to leave and a cruise missile is launched to “take out half the world’s terrorists”. It is then that Bond sees nuclear torpedoes mounted on a fighter jet. If the missile strikes those “it will make Chernobyl look like picnic”.
The order to abort is given, however the missile is out of range and quickly heading towards its target. Bond fights his way to the jet. He jumps into the cockpit and takes off. He then has to deal with fighters in pursuit, the incoming missile and a very nasty co-pilot.
The complete title sequence follows with the title song performed by Sheryl Crow.
This enjoyable excerpt is a sharp scope print with a very good stereo soundtrack. I feel the whites in the outdoor scenes have a slight bluish tint however the flesh tones look fine. The United Artists logo in the beginning has a negative mark at the top center of frame but this disappears before the famous gun barrel opening begins.
Running time - 12:30
Price - $128
Available from The Reel Image.
With the locator title identifying “A Terrorist Arms Bazaar on the Russian Border” (this being a German import, this and the main title are in German), Bond is sending back images to MI6 of numerous arms dealings. The Military orders Bond to leave and a cruise missile is launched to “take out half the world’s terrorists”. It is then that Bond sees nuclear torpedoes mounted on a fighter jet. If the missile strikes those “it will make Chernobyl look like picnic”.
The order to abort is given, however the missile is out of range and quickly heading towards its target. Bond fights his way to the jet. He jumps into the cockpit and takes off. He then has to deal with fighters in pursuit, the incoming missile and a very nasty co-pilot.
The complete title sequence follows with the title song performed by Sheryl Crow.
This enjoyable excerpt is a sharp scope print with a very good stereo soundtrack. I feel the whites in the outdoor scenes have a slight bluish tint however the flesh tones look fine. The United Artists logo in the beginning has a negative mark at the top center of frame but this disappears before the famous gun barrel opening begins.
Running time - 12:30
Price - $128
Available from The Reel Image.
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