Live and Let Die
Live and Let Die

Live and Let Die

1973
Movie
121 min
English

James Bond must investigate a mysterious murder case of a British agent in New Orleans. Soon he finds himself up against a gangster boss named Mr. Big.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users78%
Director: Guy HamiltonGenres: Action, Adventure, Thriller

Plot Summary

James Bond is drawn into a complex plot involving a powerful drug lord named Kananga, who controls a global heroin operation. Bond must navigate treacherous waters, outsmart assassins, and uncover the conspiracy before it destabilizes the world. His investigation leads him through the American South, the Caribbean, and New York City, encountering dangerous allies and enemies along the way.

Critical Reception

Live and Let Die was a commercial success and marked Roger Moore's debut as James Bond, which was generally well-received by critics who appreciated his lighter, more humorous take on the character. While some found the plot somewhat convoluted, the film was praised for its action sequences, exotic locations, and a memorable villain and supporting cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • A solid, if slightly formulaic, Bond entry that benefits from Roger Moore's charismatic performance.
  • Features exciting action sequences and a compelling villain in Yaphet Kotto.
  • The film's blend of voodoo and drug trafficking themes was a notable departure from previous Bond installments.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Roger Moore's fresh portrayal of James Bond and found the action sequences to be exciting. The film's mix of supernatural elements and crime-thriller plot was also a point of interest for viewers.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Live and Let Die'.

Fun Fact

Paul McCartney and his wife Linda wrote and performed the iconic theme song 'Live and Let Die', making it the first Bond theme song not performed by a band associated with the film's producer, Harry Saltzman.

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tmdb93836550

tmdb93836550

Live and Let Die is a brilliant use of a new Bond (Roger Moore) and an iconic title song for one of the best Bonds there is.
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

When I first watched this opening outing for Roger Moore in the "007" role, I wasn't very impressed. Now, when I watch it though, I appreciate more the sophisticated and subtle approach that the star brought to the role. Gone is much of the...
drystyx

drystyx

This 007 film aged very well. 007 follows in the footsteps of three prior agents who were assassinated. There's a lot of "jive" in this one, since this is the one where the villain is black, and he uses mostly black helpers, so the white ...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

By my clock, this era started with Diamonds are Forever... the era of the Silly Bond. But Diamonds are Forever was a Connery Bond and it kind of sucked because of it. So... Live and Let Die is the first of the GOOD silly Bond movies. ...
Wuchak

Wuchak

Roger Moore’s fun and colorful debut as 007 Agent 007 (Roger Moore) travels from Harlem to the Caribbean to Louisiana to stop a black heroin mogul (Yaphet Kotto) fortified with a multifarious organization and a lovely tarot card reader ...