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Release Date:
17 November 2006 (USA) moreTagline:
Everyone has a past. Every legend has a beginning. On November 17th, discover how James...became Bond. morePlot:
In his first mission, James Bond must stop Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorist organizations, from winning a high-stakes poker tournament at Casino Royale in Montenegro. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won BAFTA Film Award. Another 15 wins & 25 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(689 articles)
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Excellent prequel to the series moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Daniel Craig | ... | James Bond | |
| Eva Green | ... | Vesper Lynd | |
| Mads Mikkelsen | ... | Le Chiffre | |
| Judi Dench | ... | M | |
| Jeffrey Wright | ... | Felix Leiter | |
| Giancarlo Giannini | ... | Mathis | |
| Caterina Murino | ... | Solange | |
| Simon Abkarian | ... | Alex Dimitrios | |
| Isaach De Bankolé | ... | Steven Obanno (as Isaach De Bankole) | |
| Jesper Christensen | ... | Mr. White | |
| Ivana Milicevic | ... | Valenka | |
| Tobias Menzies | ... | Villiers | |
| Claudio Santamaria | ... | Carlos | |
| Sebastien Foucan | ... | Mollaka (as Sébastien Foucan) | |
| Malcolm Sinclair | ... | Dryden |
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Also Known As:
Bond 21 (UK) (working title)Bond Begins (USA) (fake working title)
Bond XXI (UK) (working title)
James Bond 007 - Casino Royale (Germany)
James Bond 21 (USA) (working title)
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Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violent action, a scene of torture, sexual content and nudity.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
144 minLanguage:
EnglishAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Ireland:15A | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | Finland:K-15 | Australia:M | Singapore:PG | Belgium:KT | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Germany:12 | Netherlands:12 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Spain:18 | Hong Kong:IIA | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba) | Canada:PG (Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Malaysia:U | New Zealand:M | Argentina:13 | Peru:14 | Brazil:14 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #42012) (cut version) | Portugal:M/12 | UK:12 (video rating) (cut) | UK:12A (cinema rating) (cut) | South Korea:15 | Denmark:11 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | South Africa:13V | France:U (with warning) | India:UA | Iceland:12Fun Stuff
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The license plate number of James Bond's silver birch 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is 56526. The car from Goldfinger (1964) and Thunderball (1965), has the wheel on the right side and in this movie is on the left side. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Camera briefly reflected in a shop window when Bond leaves the bank in Venice. moreQuotes:
[first lines]James Bond: M really doesn't mind you earning a little money on the side, Dryden. She'd just prefer it if it wasn't selling secrets.
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Soundtrack:
The James Bond Theme moreFAQ
Is this a prequel?Why is Dench playing M if this is in Bond's early career?
Was anyone other than Daniel Craig offered the part of James Bond for 'Casino Royale'?
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Though it doesn't care too much about the series' continuity (it's supposed to be Bond's first mission as a 00 agent, but it takes place after the Cold war and Judi Dench is already M), "Casino Royale" is a great re-creation of the series. Cool action, great thrills and a more humane Bond more than make up for the purported lack of gadgets. Daniel Craig plays Bond as a rough secret who only gradually acquires the class and cold demeanor we all know and love. He makes mistakes in the course of his mission, but that makes him even more of a hero. Although I found it hard at first to cope with Craig's looks, he is more than suitable as the character. Bond is portrayed as a man with flaws and weaknesses, which makes him look even stronger. The story is not your usual Bond plot and relies more on classical thrills than technology, though the action is extremely hard-boiled. Kudos to the creepy Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre and Eva Green as Vesper Lynd for creating remarkably believable characters. A definite must-see for Bond fans : it should reconcile at last Ian Fleming aficionados and fans of the film series !