The Man with the Golden Gun
1974, English. Directed by Guy Hamilton.
The world's greatest villains tried to kill James Bond...now it's Scaramanga's turn to try!
Cool government operative James Bond searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive weapon. He soon crosses paths with the menacing Francisco Scaramanga, a hitman so skilled he has a seven-figure working fee. Bond then joins forces with the swimsuit-clad Mary Goodnight, and together they track Scaramanga to a Thai tropical isle hideout where the killer-for-hire lures the slick spy into a deadly maze for a final duel.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 2,403 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Man with the Golden Gun is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Guy HamiltonDirector
- Roger MooreJames Bond
- Christopher LeeFrancisco Scaramanga
- Britt EklandMary Goodnight
- Maud AdamsAndrea Anders
- Hervé VillechaizeNick Nack
- Clifton JamesSheriff J.W. Pepper
- Richard LooHai Fat
- Soon-Tek OhLieutenant Hip
- Marc LawrenceRodney
- Bernard LeeM
- Lois MaxwellMiss Moneypenny
- Marne MaitlandLazar
Details
- Released
- 4 December 1974
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Thailand
- Written by
- Tom Mankiewicz, Richard Maibaum
- Budget
- $7M
- Box office
- $98M
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What The Man with the Golden Gun is based on
The Man with the Golden Gun is based on The Man with the Golden Gun, a 1965 novel by Ian Fleming, published by Jonathan Cape.
Novel · 1965
The Man with the Golden Gun
By Ian Fleming
Published by Jonathan Cape
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The Man with the Golden Gun: quick answers
What should I watch before The Man with the Golden Gun?
Watch You Only Live Twice (1967), On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Live and Let Die (1973) first, plus 4 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Man with the Golden Gun?
Next in the series: The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Moonraker (1979), and For Your Eyes Only (1981).
Is The Man with the Golden Gun worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 2,403 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man with the Golden Gun?
The Man with the Golden Gun runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Man with the Golden Gun have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Man with the Golden Gun has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
The Man with the Golden Gun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man with the Golden Gun is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Man with the Golden Gun on?
The Man with the Golden Gun is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man with the Golden Gun?
If you liked The Man with the Golden Gun, try Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice, Live and Let Die.
Who directed The Man with the Golden Gun?
The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) was directed by Guy Hamilton and stars Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland.
What is The Man with the Golden Gun based on?
The Man with the Golden Gun is based on The Man with the Golden Gun, a 1965 novel by Ian Fleming, published by Jonathan Cape.