Never Say Never Again

Never Say Never Again

Year: 1983

Runtime: 134 min

Language: English

Director: Irvin Kershner

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As Bond's abilities appear to diminish, a perilous situation emerges when a former agent steals two nuclear warheads, threatening global stability. Facing a crisis, M grants the aging spy a final opportunity to prove his worth and prevent disaster. Bond must confront the rogue agent, restore order, and demonstrate he still has what it takes, all while battling his own mortality and the doubts of his superiors.

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1

Infiltration Begins

James Bond embarks on an exhilarating mission in a mysterious tropical locale. He expertly infiltrates an enemy's stronghold, distracting and taking down multiple guards as he progresses toward the main compound.

Enemy Stronghold
2

Rescue Attempt

After overcoming numerous adversaries, Bond arrives at an adjoining bedroom where he discovers a kidnapped woman tied to the bed. As he attempts to free her, she surprises him by plunging a concealed knife into his ribs.

Compound
3

Mission Review at MI6

Back at MI6 headquarters, Bond's superior, M, along with a tactical analyst, reviews a playback of what turns out to be a staged training exercise. Bond faces criticism for being 'killed' during the exercise, which M attributes to his oversight of critical mission details.

MI6 Headquarters
4

Recovery Period Ordered

Following the assessment of Bond's performance, M orders him to a rehabilitation center named Shrubland's for a period of recovery. Despite Bond's insistence that he was merely a participant in M’s war games, M remains unconvinced.

Shrubland's
5

Q and Moneypenny Arrive

At the rehabilitation center, Q, the ingenious Quartermaster, arrives to equip Bond with specialized gadgets, while Miss Moneypenny, M's insightful secretary, provides oversight. Their interaction highlights the critical edge Bond relies on for his missions.

Shrubland's
6

SPECTRE's Bold Scheme

Meanwhile, in a bank in France, Fatima Blush meets with Blofeld, the leader of SPECTRE. They discuss the audacious plan called 'The Tears of Allah,' which revolves around a jade pendant gifted to Domino Petachi by Maximillian Largo.

Bank in France
7

Nuclear Heist Planning

Largo teams up with Fatima to steal two nuclear cruise missiles, leveraging Jack Petachi, Domino's brother. Jack is set to undergo eye surgery that will allow him to mimic the President of the United States to facilitate the scheme.

8

Ambush at the Rehabilitation Center

During his recovery, Bond is ambushed by Lippe, a hulking adversary. Their chaotic fight wreaks havoc on the rehabilitation center, culminating in Lippe’s gruesome demise as he accidentally impales himself on shattered glass.

Shrubland's
9

Deception at the Air Force Base

At an American air force base in Britain, Jack Petachi betrays his country by replacing dummy warheads with real nuclear devices during a test flight. However, his treachery leads to his unexpected death at the hands of Fatima, who causes a deadly accident.

American Air Force Base
10

Missiles Launched

The stolen missiles are launched from a British stealth bomber but are intercepted by Largo’s operatives, who divert them to crash into the ocean. SPECTRE then holds NATO ransom for the missiles, solidifying their malicious plans.

11

Bond’s Investigation

Determined to uncover the truth behind the nuclear heist, Bond investigates Petachi's connection to Largo, leading him to Nassau in the Bahamas. His inept MI6 contact, Nigel Smalls, offers little assistance as he seeks answers.

Nassau, Bahamas
12

Deep-Sea Adventure

In Nassau, Bond encounters Fatima Blush once again, who lures him into a deep-sea adventure. While diving, Bond realizes her ulterior motives when she covertly attaches a tracking device to him, intensifying the peril of their encounters.

Bahamas
13

Charity Event Strategy

Bond learns of a charity event hosted by Largo, seeing it as an opportunity to get closer to his objective. During the event, Bond defeats Largo in a video game of strategy, cleverly using their connection to gather crucial information about Jack’s demise.

Charity Event
14

Underwater Showdown

As tension escalates, Bond finds himself in a deadly underwater battle against Largo. He faces life-threatening challenges while trying to thwart SPECTRE's sinister plans involving nuclear weapons and global devastation.

Underwater Cave
15

A Moment of Closure

In a reflective moment during a holiday with Domino, Bond receives news from Nigel Smalls that M wishes for Bond to return to active service. In a poignant declaration, Bond states, 'never again,' marking a significant point in his journey and acknowledging his iconic departure.

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