Coming Up on Saturday at The Described Movies: Licence to Kill and Salt.
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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 Licence to Kill (1989) and Salt (2010).
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Movie 1: Licence to Kill (1989)
Licence to Kill (1989) is the sixteenth James Bond film and the second to star Timothy Dalton as the iconic British secret agent. The story begins when Bond's close friend Felix Leiter is brutally attacked by ruthless drug lord Franz Sanchez shortly after Leiter's wedding. Driven by a personal desire for justice, Bond defies orders from MI6 and resigns from the Secret Service to pursue Sanchez on his own.
As Bond infiltrates Sanchez's powerful criminal organisation, he uses deception, intelligence, and determination to turn the drug lord's associates against one another. With danger lurking at every turn, Bond must rely on his instincts and resourcefulness to complete his mission while facing one of the most ruthless villains in the series.
Directed by John Glen, the film delivers a darker and more serious tone than many previous Bond adventures, featuring intense action sequences, memorable stunts, and a gripping story of revenge and loyalty.
Directed by: John Glen
Produced by: Albert R. Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson
Starring: Timothy Dalton, Carey Lowell, Robert Davi, Talisa Soto, Anthony Zerbe, David Hedison, Benicio del Toro
Written by: Michael G. Wilson, Richard Maibaum
Music by: Michael Kamen
Cinematography: Alec Mills
Edited by: John Grover
Distributed by: United Artists
Release date: 14 July 1989 (USA)
File length: 133 minutes
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $36 million
Box office: Approx. $156 million
Movie 2: Salt (2010)
Salt (2010) is an action thriller centred on Evelyn Salt, a highly skilled CIA officer whose loyalty is called into question when a Russian defector claims she is a long-trained undercover spy. Suddenly accused of being a double agent, Salt goes on the run, determined to uncover the truth while staying one step ahead of both the CIA and those who seek to manipulate international events.
As the mystery unfolds, Salt uses her exceptional training, intelligence, and resourcefulness to evade capture while exposing a far-reaching conspiracy. The story is filled with fast-paced action, unexpected twists, and suspense as audiences are left wondering where Salt's true allegiances lie.
Directed by Phillip Noyce, the film combines spectacular action sequences with an engaging espionage story. Angelina Jolie delivers a powerful performance in the lead role, making Salt a tense and entertaining modern spy thriller.
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
Produced by: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Sunil Perkash
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Daniel Olbrychski, August Diehl
Written by: Kurt Wimmer
Music by: James Newton Howard
Cinematography: Robert Elswit
Edited by: Stuart Baird
Distributed by: Columbia Pictures
Release date: 23 July 2010 (USA)
File length: 100 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $110 million
Box office: Approx. $294.1 million