Goldfinger

Goldfinger

Year: 1965

Runtime: 110 min

Language: English

Director: Guy Hamilton

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A suave secret agent, 007, finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the villainous Auric Goldfinger. Goldfinger plots a scheme to disrupt the world's gold supply, threatening global financial stability. Bond must use his skills, gadgets, and cunning to thwart Goldfinger’s elaborate plan and prevent worldwide economic devastation. The mission takes him to exotic locations as he races against time to stop a devastating attack.

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1

Destruction of the Drug Lab

James Bond begins his mission by destroying a drug laboratory in Latin America, demonstrating his skills and determination as an MI6 agent. This act sets the stage for his vacation in Miami Beach and introduces the high-stakes world of espionage he operates within.

Latin America
2

Vacation in Miami Beach

After his intense mission, Bond takes some time off to relax in Miami Beach. However, his vacation is short-lived as he is contacted by M through CIA agent Felix Leiter, directing him to investigate bullion dealer Auric Goldfinger.

Miami Beach
3

Cheating at Gin Rummy

Bond discovers that Goldfinger is cheating during a high-stakes gin rummy game, with the help of his associate Jill Masterson. Using his wits, Bond intervenes, disrupting the game and forcing Goldfinger to lose as he blackmails him.

Miami Beach
4

Death of Jill Masterson

After spending the night with Jill Masterson, Bond wakes up to a horrifying sight. Jill is found dead, covered in gold paint, a tragic incident that Bond learns was caused by 'skin suffocation', a stark reminder of Goldfinger's ruthlessness.

Miami Beach Hotel
5

Investigation in London

Back in London, Bond is briefed by M and Colonel Smithers about fluctuating gold prices, which signal that Goldfinger is engaged in illegal smuggling. They discuss how Goldfinger could be transporting gold across borders, propelling Bond's investigation forward.

London
6

Golf Match with Goldfinger

Bond meets Goldfinger for a round of golf, wagering a bar of recovered Nazi gold against a sum of Goldfinger's money. He proves his intelligence by cleverly switching Goldfinger's magnetic golf ball, ultimately winning the match despite Goldfinger's attempts to cheat.

Goldfinger's Country Club, Kent
7

Tracking Goldfinger to Geneva

After winning the golf bet, Bond tailors his investigation toward Goldfinger's operations in Geneva. He tracks Goldfinger's movements and encounters Tilly Masterson, Jill's sister, who is driven by vengeance and attempts to assassinate Goldfinger, leading Bond to a dangerous situation.

Geneva, Switzerland
8

Infiltration of Goldfinger's Refinery

Bond uses a tracking device to infiltrate Goldfinger's gold refinery. Here, he overhears Goldfinger's plans with Dr. Ling regarding a dirty bomb and the scheme named 'Operation Grand Slam', which involves using a nuclear weapon to irradiate gold.

Goldfinger's Refinery
9

Capture and Escape

Bond finds himself captured by Goldfinger's henchmen and is strapped to a table with a laser beam heading toward him. He cleverly deceives Goldfinger into sparing his life by threatening the existence of MI6's knowledge about his plan.

Goldfinger's Compound
10

Flying to the Stud Farm

Pussy Galore, a pilot, transports Bond to Goldfinger's stud farm in Kentucky. During the flight, Bond utilizes his cunning to activate his personal location beacon, leaving a trail for MI6 to follow even as he faces capture.

Private Jet
11

Planning Operation Grand Slam

At the stud farm, Goldfinger discusses his sinister plan with his mafia associates about breaching Fort Knox using Delta 9 nerve gas. This meeting reveals his true motivations and the massive scale of his ambitions to manipulate gold prices.

Goldfinger's Stud Farm, Kentucky
12

Execution of Mafia Associates

Goldfinger eliminates his mafia collaborators who resist his plans, asserting his ruthless control over the operation. This event highlights Goldfinger's willingness to do whatever it takes to accomplish his goals, instilling fear among his subordinates.

Goldfinger's Stud Farm, Kentucky
13

Launch of Operation Grand Slam

Pussy Galore's Flying Circus begins the operation by spraying the nerve gas over Fort Knox, creating chaos and leading to an entry by Goldfinger's men. The operation showcases the high stakes involved and the imminent threat to national security.

Fort Knox
14

Battle at Fort Knox

As Goldfinger's men break into Fort Knox and attempt to access the gold vault, Bond finds himself handcuffed to the bomb. He engages in a fierce struggle against Oddjob and the other henchmen while trying to prevent a disaster.

Fort Knox
15

Climactic Escape and Resolution

After a tense confrontation, Bond manages to disable the bomb just in time. In a final conflict on a hijacked plane, Bond and Pussy manage to escape, showcasing their resourcefulness and partnership as they parachute to safety.

Midair, over the ocean

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