A View to a Kill (1985)
Actors:
Geoffrey Keen (actor),
Michael G. Wilson (actor),
Dolph Lundgren (actor),
Derek Lyons (actor),
Christopher Walken (actor),
Jean Rougerie (actor),
Roger Moore (actor),
Patrick Bauchau (actor),
Gérard Buhr (actor),
Walter Gotell (actor),
Robert Brown (actor),
Desmond Llewelyn (actor),
Patrick Macnee (actor),
Grace Jones (actress),
Maud Adams (actress),
Plot: When Bond is sent to investigate a security leak at the high-tech Zorin Industries, he discovers a hotbed of murder and deception. The company's mysterious owner, Max Zorin has devised a plan to corner the world microchip market, even if he has to kill millions to do it! But before Bond can stop Zorin, he must confront the madman's beautiful and deadly companion May Day. With help from the gorgeous Stacey, Bond will launch an all-out assault on Zorin's deadly scheme, climaxing in a spine-tingling duel on the upper spans of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Keywords: 1980s, action-hero, ambush, ascot-racecourse, axe, axe-fight, ballerina, base-jumping, based-on-short-story, betrayal
Genres:
Action,
Adventure,
Crime,
Thriller,
Taglines: Adventure Above And Beyond All Other Bonds Bond Is Back - Action Packed As Ever [UK poster] Has James Bond met his match? [USA] Smooth Operator. [UK poster] Sinister Adversary. Deadly Beauty. [UK poster] Has James Bond finally met his match?
Quotes:
James Bond: Hello. My name is James St. John Smythe. I'm English.::Stacey Sutton: I never would have guessed.
[Zorin is going to kill Bond]::James Bond: My department know I'm here. When I don't report they'll retaliate.::Max Zorin: If you're the best they've got, they're more likely try and cover up your embarrassing incompetence.::James Bond: Don't count on it, Zorin.::Max Zorin: [laughs] Ha ha, you amuse me, Mr. Bond.::James Bond: It's not mutual.
James Bond: Well my dear, I take it you spend quite a lot of time in the saddle.::Jenny Flex: Yes, I love an early morning ride.::James Bond: Well, I'm an early riser myself.
[the morning after Bond sleeps with May Day]::Max Zorin: You slept well?::James Bond: A little restless but I got off eventually.
U.S. Police Captain: You're under arrest.::Stacey Sutton: Wait a minute, this is James Stock of the London Financial times.::James Bond: Well, actually, captain, I'm with the British Secret Service. The name is Bond, James Bond.::U.S. Police Captain: Is he?::Stacey Sutton: Are you?::James Bond: Yes.::U.S. Police Captain: And I'm Dick Tracy and you're still under arrest!
James Bond: Bond, James Bond
Howe: What have they done?::Max Zorin: You discharged her, so she and her accomplice came here to kill you. Then they set fire to the office, to conceal the crime but they were trapped in the elevator and perished in the flames.::Howe: But that means I would have to be...::Max Zorin: Dead!::[shoots him]::Max Zorin: That's rather neat, Don't you think?::James Bond: Brilliant. I'm almost speechless with admiration.::Max Zorin: Intuitive improvisation is the secret of genius.::James Bond: Herr Doktor Mortner would be proud of his creation.
Scarpine: It's time to flood the fault.::Bob Conley: But May Day and my men!::Max Zorin: Yes. A convenient coincidence.::Bob Conley: Mr. Zorin, those men are LOYAL to you! [Scarpine knocks him out]
[Hovering over Silicon Valley in their airship]::May Day: Wow! What a view!::Max Zorin: To a KILL!
James Bond: I take it you ride.::Max Zorin: I'm happiest in the saddle.::James Bond: A fellow sportsman. So, what about fishing? Fly-casting?::Max Zorin: [realizes he's been trapped] I'm neglecting my other guests. Enjoy yourself, you'll find the young ladies stimulating company.