Diamonds Are Forever (film)Diamonds Are Forever is a 1971 spy film and the seventh film in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions. It is the sixth and final Eon film to star Sean Connery, who returned to the role as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond, having declined to reprise the role in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969). The film is based on Ian Fleming's 1956 novel and is the second of four Bond films directed by Guy Hamilton.
Diamonds Are Forever (song)Audio sample"Diamonds Are Forever" is a song performed by Welsh singer Shirley Bassey, recorded for the soundtrack of the 1971 James Bond film of the same name. The song was composed by John Barry, with lyrics by Don Black. It was the second James Bond theme performed by Bassey, following her 1964 hit "Goldfinger". The single was released in November 1971 by United Artists Records.
Shirley BasseyWelsh singer (born 1937)Musical artistDame Shirley Veronica Bassey (; born 8 January 1937) is a Welsh singer, known for her career longevity, powerful voice and recording the theme songs to three James Bond films – the only artist to perform more than one officially. Bassey is one of the most popular vocalists in Britain.
Tiffany CaseTiffany Case is a fictional character in the 1956 James Bond novel Diamonds Are Forever and its 1971 film adaptation. A "Bond girl", she was portrayed by Jill St. John in the film. In the novel, the story of her name is that when she was born, her father Case was so embittered she was not a boy that he gave her mother a thousand dollars and a powder case from Tiffany's and walked out.
Ernst Stavro BlofeldErnst Stavro Blofeld is a supervillain in the James Bond series of novels and films, created by Ian Fleming. A criminal mastermind with aspirations of world domination, he is the archenemy of British MI6 agent James Bond. Blofeld is head of the global criminal organisation SPECTRE and is commonly referred to by the codename Number 1 within this organisation.
Goldfinger (Shirley Bassey song)"Goldfinger" is the title song from the 1964 James Bond film of the same name. Composed and arranged by John Barry and with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, the song was performed by Shirley Bassey for the film's opening and closing title sequences, as well as the soundtrack album release.
Mr. Wint and Mr. KiddMr. Wint and Mr. Kidd are fictional characters in the James Bondnovel and film Diamonds Are Forever. In the novel, Wint and Kidd are members of The Spangled Mob. In the film, it is assumed that they are main villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Charles Gray)'s henchmen, though the characters share no scenes with and are not seen taking instructions from Blofeld.
James Bond (literary character)CommanderJames BondCMGRNVR is a character created by the British journalist and novelist Ian Fleming in 1953. He is the protagonist of the James Bond series of novels, films, comics and video games. Fleming wrote twelve Bond novels and two short story collections. His final two books—The Man with the Golden Gun (1965) and Octopussy and The Living Daylights (1966)—were published posthumously.
John Barry (composer)John Barry PrendergastOBE (3 November 1933 – 30 January 2011) was an English composer and conductor of film music. Born in York, Barry spent his early years working in cinemas owned by his father. During his national service with the British Army in Cyprus, Barry began performing as a musician after learning to play the trumpet. Upon completing his national service, he formed a band in 1957, the John Barry Seven.Moonraker (soundtrack)Moonraker is the 1979 soundtrack for the eleventh James Bond film of the same name. Moonraker was the third of the three Bond films for which the theme song was performed by Shirley Bassey, after Goldfinger (1964) and Diamonds Are Forever (1971). Frank Sinatra was considered for the vocals, before Johnny Mathis was approached and offered the opportunity. Mathis was unhappy about the song and withdrew from the project, leaving the producers scrambling for a replacement.
Don Black (lyricist)Donald Blackstone (born 21 June 1938), known professionally as Don Black, is an English lyricist. His works have included numerous musicals, movie, television themes and hit songs.
Goldfinger (film)1964 spy film by Guy HamiltonGoldfinger is a 1964 spy film and the third instalment in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, starring Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. It is based on the 1959 novel by Ian Fleming. The film also stars Honor Blackman, Gert Fröbe and Shirley Eaton. Goldfinger was produced by Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman. The film was the first of four Bond films directed by Guy Hamilton.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.