Coming Up on Saturday at The Described Movies: The Man with the Golden Gun and Argo
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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 4 PM Saturday in NZ, 2 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re
featuring the described movies The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) and Argo (2012).
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Movie 1: The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) is a spy action film and the ninth entry in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions. Roger Moore returns
as British secret agent James Bond, who is assigned to investigate the theft of a revolutionary solar energy device while also becoming the target of the
deadly assassin Francisco Scaramanga.
Scaramanga, known for using a distinctive golden gun and charging one million dollars per assassination, is regarded as Bond’s equal in skill and
precision. Bond’s mission takes him across exotic locations including Beirut, Macau, Hong Kong, and Thailand as he attempts to stop Scaramanga from using
advanced technology for dangerous purposes.
Directed by Guy Hamilton, the film combines action, humour, gadgets, and memorable set pieces typical of the Bond franchise. Featuring thrilling chases,
lavish scenery, and a memorable villain performance by Christopher Lee, The Man with the Golden Gun remains a notable entry in the long-running spy series.
Directed by: Guy Hamilton
Produced by: Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman
Starring: Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Maud Adams, Hervé Villechaize
Written by: Richard Maibaum, Tom Mankiewicz
Music by: John Barry
Cinematography: Ted Moore, Oswald Morris
Edited by: Raymond Poulton
Distributed by: United Artists
Release date: 19 December 1974 (UK)
File length: 119 minutes
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $7 million
Box office: Approx. $97 million
Movie 2: Argo (2012)
Argo (2012) is a historical political thriller based on the true story of a covert CIA operation during the Iran hostage crisis of 1979. The film follows
CIA operative Tony Mendez, who devises an unusual and risky plan to rescue six American diplomats who have taken refuge in the home of the Canadian
ambassador in Tehran.
Posing as a Hollywood film producer scouting locations for a fake science fiction movie called Argo, Mendez travels to Iran in an attempt to safely escort
the diplomats out of the country before they are discovered. As tensions rise and the political situation grows increasingly dangerous, the mission becomes
a race against time.
Directed by Ben Affleck, the film combines suspense, drama, and historical detail while exploring themes of diplomacy, deception, and courage. With strong
performances and carefully crafted tension, Argo received widespread critical acclaim and won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Directed by: Ben Affleck
Produced by: Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck, George Clooney
Starring: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber, Tate Donovan
Written by: Chris Terrio
Music by: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Rodrigo Prieto
Edited by: William Goldenberg
Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date: 12 October 2012 (USA)
File length: 115 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $44.5 million
Box office: Approx. $232 million