M (John Huston), as well as counterparts from the USA, France and Russia, come to the literally lion-filled grounds of retired super agent Sir James Bond (David Niven, who was one of Ian Fleming’s top choices to play the role in the Eon productions). Oh yes I remember! Sit back, release your inner self to the void can you dig that Bacharach sound, as patchouli incense gently scents the air?Īn evil organization known as SMERSH is killing secret agents all over the globe. The plot… let me see, what the hell is the plot of this one?
It is a smorgasbord of stars and ideas, all set to the swinging sounds of Burt Bacharach. M (John Huston) and associates visit Sir James Bond (David Niven) in Casino Royale (1967)Ĭasino Royale, or, How Can A Movie With Six Different Directors And A Star Who Walked Off (Or Was Fired) Still Succeed? I may be in the minority on this point but, for me, Casino Royale is the epitome of the wild 1960s.
