The story begins with the hijacking of a space shuttle during a mid-air transport. James Bond is sent to investigate the manufacturer, Hugo Drax , a billionaire industrialist with a messianic complex. Bond’s global pursuit takes him from California and Venice to Rio de Janeiro and the Amazon rainforest, eventually leading to a secret space station in Earth's orbit.
What are your thoughts on the unusual plot of 1979's Bond movie? Moonraker (James Bond 007)
Released in 1979, is the 11th film in the James Bond series and the fourth to star Roger Moore as Agent 007. Known for its ambitious pivot into the "spy-fi" genre, the film was fast-tracked by producers to capitalize on the massive success of Star Wars and the growing public interest in NASA’s Space Shuttle program. Plot Overview The story begins with the hijacking of a
Bond eventually uncovers Drax's genocidal plan: to wipe out the human population with a lethal nerve gas delivered via globes from space, while he repopulates the planet with a hand-picked "master race". What are your thoughts on the unusual plot
The story begins with the hijacking of a space shuttle during a mid-air transport. James Bond is sent to investigate the manufacturer, Hugo Drax , a billionaire industrialist with a messianic complex. Bond’s global pursuit takes him from California and Venice to Rio de Janeiro and the Amazon rainforest, eventually leading to a secret space station in Earth's orbit.
What are your thoughts on the unusual plot of 1979's Bond movie?
Released in 1979, is the 11th film in the James Bond series and the fourth to star Roger Moore as Agent 007. Known for its ambitious pivot into the "spy-fi" genre, the film was fast-tracked by producers to capitalize on the massive success of Star Wars and the growing public interest in NASA’s Space Shuttle program. Plot Overview
Bond eventually uncovers Drax's genocidal plan: to wipe out the human population with a lethal nerve gas delivered via globes from space, while he repopulates the planet with a hand-picked "master race".