The Making of Goldfinger (1964): An Action Masterpiece

The Making of Goldfinger (1964)

The 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger stars Sean Connery as Agent 007 in one of his most iconic adventures, facing the wealthy and megalomaniacal Auric Goldfinger, who plans to contaminate the U.S. gold supply at Fort Knox in a scheme known as “Operation Grand Slam.” After uncovering Goldfinger’s plot with the help of CIA ally Felix Leiter, Bond finds himself captured but uses his wit and charm to survive, aided by the stunning pilot Pussy Galore. The film features some of the series’ most memorable moments, including the laser table scene (“No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die!”), the Aston Martin DB5’s gadgetry, and the henchman Oddjob with his lethal steel-brimmed hat. Stylish, witty, and action-packed, Goldfinger set the gold standard for all future Bond films.

Directed by Guy Hamilton
Screenplay by Richard Maibaum & Paul Dehn
Based on Goldfinger by Ian Fleming
Produced by Harry Saltzman & Albert R. Broccoli
Sean Connery as James Bond, 007
Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore
Gert Fröbe as Auric Goldfinger
Shirley Eaton as Jill Masterson
Tania Mallet as Tilly Masterson
Harold Sakata as Oddjob
Cinematography Ted Moore
Edited by Peter R. Hunt
Music by John Barry
Production company: Eon Productions
Distributed by United Artists