The Man with the Golden Gun movie poster

The Man with the Golden Gun

"The world's greatest villains tried to kill James Bond...now it's Scaramanga's turn to try!"

December 4, 1974 2h 5m 6.5/10 (2,201 votes)

Originally released in 1974. The Man with the Golden Gun is a adventure/action film. directed by Guy Hamilton. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, and Britt Ekland

Synopsis

Cool government operative James Bond searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive weapon. He soon crosses paths with the menacing Francisco Scaramanga, a hitman so skilled he has a seven-figure working fee. Bond then joins forces with the swimsuit-clad Mary Goodnight, and together they track Scaramanga to a Thai tropical isle hideout where the killer-for-hire lures the slick spy into a deadly maze for a final duel.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 4, 1974 51 years ago
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Runtime 2h 5m 125 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (2,201 votes)
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Budget $7M Production budget
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Box Office $97.6M 13.9x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$7,000,000
Revenue
$97,600,000

Production Companies

  • EON Productions
  • United Artists

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Man with the Golden Gun about?

Cool government operative James Bond searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive weapon. He soon crosses paths with the menacing Francisco Scaramanga, a hitman s...

Who directed The Man with the Golden Gun?

The Man with the Golden Gun was directed by Guy Hamilton.

How long is The Man with the Golden Gun?

The Man with the Golden Gun has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).

When was The Man with the Golden Gun released?

The Man with the Golden Gun was released on December 4, 1974 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Man with the Golden Gun?

The main cast of The Man with the Golden Gun includes Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Maud Adams, Hervé Villechaize.

Is The Man with the Golden Gun worth watching?

The Man with the Golden Gun has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 2,201 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.