I absolutely loved this film which was more hardboiled detective story than classic bond (gadgets and comedy).
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Dr. No
anondragon2012 — 11 years ago(August 26, 2014 08:22 AM)
I absolutely loved this film which was more hardboiled detective story than classic bond (gadgets and comedy).
I also enjoyed Live and Let Die.
Anybody can recommend some similar films where a detective or agent goes into uncharted territory to defeat some villain in exotic location, or film with similar vibe? -
franzkabuki — 10 years ago(April 30, 2015 09:57 AM)
The Harold Palmer trilogy starring Michael Caine - The Ipcress File, Funeral In Berlin, Billion Dollar Brain. Once you see those, you'll realize Dr No & FRWL aren't really that hard-boiled or down-to-earth.
Where're those "uncharted territories" though, in whichever sense?
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kenny-164 — 10 years ago(June 04, 2015 07:43 AM)
Assuming this question is NOT seeking spy movie recommendations
From 1963 I would recommend Charade to the OP. Starring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, set at the beginning in Switzerland but mostly in Paris. It is a mix of mystery and a sort of detective story. Some excellent supporting cast menbers include Walter Matthau and James Coburn (who of course coincidentally did a series of films modelled on the Bond series starting with In Like Flint).
Perhaps the best film from the sixties that combines mystery, detective work and a stylish, noirish setting is Point Blank from 1967. Lee Marvin's best film I think (although the western Monte Walsh is a hardly known close second), it also stars a stunning Angie Dickinson. But if you want gritty, this is your film.
Another candidate I mostly enjoyed more for the leads is Arabesque, from 1966. Starring a very effective Gregory Peck, and Sophia Loren at the peak of her alluring beauty, it contains a Middle Eastern angle that unfortunately resonates today. The film is worth watching solely to see Sophia, but I did like Peck's performance.
You might also consider The Thomas Crown Affair, from 1968, with Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. McQueen's Bullitt also from '68 is well known for its car chase scene, but is also a mystery detective story. Also starring Robert Vaughn and Jacqueline Bisset. -
Ace_Spade — 10 years ago(June 22, 2015 06:43 AM)
Looking for a cynical, gritty, I'd even say nihilistic crime story from this period? Go for "Get Carter" with Michael Caine. Avoid the remake with Stallone.
For spy movies, somebody already mentioned From Russia with Love, but that's definitely something you should be watching.
Check out The Third Man, too. Not quite the same vibe, but there's an interesting, foreign backdrop and a great noir crime story. -
John-367 — 9 years ago(October 15, 2016 12:01 PM)
Apart from those already mentioned you might want to take a look at The Chairman, The Double Man, The Quiller Memorandum, Deadlier Than The Male, Masquerade (1965), Where the Spies Are, Assignment K, When Eight Bells Toll,
Variable lightness/darkness of tone, but in the right general area I think.