Never Say Never?
That was it for Sean Connery as James Bond — until 1984, when he was lured back one last time.
1983’s Never Say Never Again was a reference to Connery’s 1971 quote that he would never again play Bond. Like Thunderball, it is based on Ian Fleming’s Thunderball — yes, that’s right. Is it a remake? Kind of, but it’s updated with Bond frequently referencing his advancing years. (Connery was 52 at the time of filming, and would live for another 38 years.)
Never Say Never Again was released by Warner Bros. rather than the usual Bond distributor, United Artists, because of a completed rights dispute we don’t have to get into here.
Above, Connery waits in the water with Kim Basinger, the new Domino.
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