The Living Daylights

The Living Daylights

Year: 1987

Runtime: 130 min

Language: English

Director: John Glen

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British agent James Bond finds himself embroiled in a complex mission when a KGB officer defects to the West, claiming to possess vital information about a plot to assassinate those seeking to leave the Soviet Union. While protecting the defector, Bond uncovers a dangerous network of arms dealers and skilled killers, forcing him to confront a web of deceit and betrayal that could destabilize international relations. He must race against time to expose the truth and prevent a catastrophic escalation.

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1

Bond's Mission Begins

James Bond is tasked with facilitating the defection of KGB General Georgi Koskov during a concert in Bratislava. As he prepares for the operation, he quickly realizes that things are not as straightforward as they seem.

Bratislava
2

Meeting the Cellist

During the mission, Bond identifies a KGB sniper disguised as a talented cellist in the orchestra. Instead of carrying out his orders to eliminate her, he decides to disarm the weapon and use the Trans-Siberian Pipeline for Koskov's escape.

Bratislava
3

Koskov's Alarming Revelation

After Koskov's successful defection, he informs MI6 about a dangerous KGB policy called 'smert' shpionam' that targets spies. This grim news prompts Bond to travel to Tangier to confront General Leonid Pushkin, the man behind this policy.

MI6 Headquarters
4

Discovery of the Assassin's Message

While investigating, Bond finds a chilling message left by the assassin who killed 004 in Gibraltar. This discovery intensifies Bond's resolve to uncover the KGB's intentions and confront Pushkin.

Gibraltar
5

Uncovering the Deception

Bond returns to Bratislava only to uncover a shocking revelation: Koskov's defection was a carefully planned deception. He learns that Koskov's girlfriend, the cellist Kara Milovy, is deeply involved in the scheme.

Bratislava
6

Gaining Kara's Trust

With time running short, Bond must gain Kara's trust to escape the impending danger. He successfully convinces her to flee with him to Vienna as they navigate through layers of betrayal and espionage.

Bratislava
7

A Meeting of Arms Dealers

In a tense situation, Bond witnesses Pushkin meet arms dealer Brad Whitaker, revealing the cancellation of an arms deal that was supposed to take place between Koskov and Whitaker. This adds another layer of intrigue to the mission.

Tangier
8

Tragedy Strikes

While Bond meets his MI6 associate Saunders to discuss Koskov's financial ties, tragedy strikes as Saunders is murdered by Koskov’s henchman, Necros. This reinforces the seriousness of the threats Bond faces.

MI6 Headquarters
9

Confrontation in Tangier

In a daring move, Bond and Kara confront Pushkin in Tangier. Pushkin reveals that he is unaware of the hunt for spies and shows that Koskov is actually a criminal running away from embezzlement charges.

Tangier
10

A Desperate Escape

When Bond and Kara land in war-torn Afghanistan, they are captured by Koskov, who reveals his sinister plot. They rely on their wits to escape as they navigate through threats surrounding them.

Afghanistan
11

Alliance with the Mujahideen

In their desperate situation, Bond finds allies in the local Mujahideen led by Kamran Shah. Together, they learn about Koskov’s plan to use Soviet money to run an opium scheme and devise a strategy to stop it.

Afghanistan
12

The Bomb Plan

Bond collaborates with the Mujahideen to sabotage Koskov's opium shipment by planting a bomb on the cargo plane. The plan leads to a fierce battle as they conflict with Soviet troops at the airfield.

Afghanistan Airfield
13

High-Stakes Showdown

In a tense showdown on the cargo plane, Bond battles Necros while trying to execute the bomb plan. Bond ultimately makes the critical decision to sacrifice the cargo to save their allies.

Cargo Plane
14

Return to Tangier

After successfully defeating Koskov's plot, Bond returns to Tangier to confront Whitaker. He breaks into Whitaker's estate and, with Felix Leiter's help, seeks closure on the betrayals he has encountered.

Tangier
15

Reunion with Kara

In Vienna, Kara performs as a solo cellist while Bond's presence marks a significant reunion. Their romantic bond rekindles as they share a passionate embrace, closing their turbulent chapter together.

Vienna

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