Tomorrow Never Dies

Tomorrow Never Dies

Year: 1997

Runtime: 119 min

Language: English

Director: Roger Spottiswoode

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As a ruthless media mogul, Elliot Carver sparks global chaos by exploiting international tensions between the West and China. Bond must intervene when Carver's sinister agenda threatens world order. With the aid of Chinese secret agent Wai Lin, Bond takes on Carver in a high-stakes game of espionage and deception.

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Timeline – Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
Trace every key event in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

MI6 Mission Briefing

MI6 dispatches James Bond to scout a terrorist arms bazaar near the Russian border. Despite M's insistence on Bond finalizing his reconnaissance, he is interrupted by Admiral Roebuck, who decides to launch a missile at the bazaar instead.

Russian Border
2

Destruction of the Arms Bazaar

Bond discovers nuclear torpedoes at the arms bazaar and realizes the imminent danger. Just moments before the missile strikes, he manages to pilot an L-39 Albatros aircraft away from the explosion, escaping destruction.

Arms Bazaar
3

Elliot Carver's Plan Unfolds

Media baron Elliot Carver initiates a devious scheme using an encoder obtained from the bazaar. His henchman, Henry Gupta, manipulates GPS signals leading the HMS Devonshire into Chinese-occupied waters.

South China Sea
4

Ambush in the South China Sea

The HMS Devonshire is ambushed and sunk by a stealth ship under Mr. Stamper's command. During this chaotic event, a Chinese fighter jet investigating the situation is also shot down, escalating international tensions.

South China Sea
5

Time Pressure for MI6

In the wake of the ambush, the British Minister of Defence grants M only 48 hours to uncover the truth behind the incident. With rising tensions, M is determined to find the source of the crisis instigated by Carver.

6

Bond Goes to Hamburg

Bond travels to Hamburg to investigate Carver's connections and gather intelligence. There, he reconnects with Paris, Carver’s wife and his former lover, who aids him in infiltrating Carver's operations.

Hamburg
7

Paris Betrayed

Paris provides Bond with vital information about Carver's newspaper factory, leading to a dangerous confrontation. However, Carver discovers their reunion and orders Paris's assassination, leading to her tragic death.

Carver's Newspaper Factory
8

Escape and Retribution

As Bond narrowly escapes Carver's assassins with the crucial GPS encoder, he retaliates against Dr. Kaufman, who killed Paris. Bond successfully evades capture, escaping in a remote-controlled BMW.

Carver's Newspaper Factory
9

Discovering the Tampered Encoder

At an Air Force base in Okinawa, Bond learns that the GPS encoder has been tampered with by Gupta. Realizing the scope of the conspiracy, he teams up with Wai Lin from the Chinese Ministry of State Security.

Okinawa
10

Uncovering the Stolen Missile

Bond and Wai Lin investigate the sunken ship where they discover a stolen cruise missile. They learn that Carver plans to use this missile to incite a war with China for control over broadcasting rights.

11

Infiltrating Carver's Stealth Ship

Determined to stop Carver, Bond and Wai Lin infiltrate his stealth ship. Their daring plan is filled with explosive confrontations that challenge their wits and push their limits as they attempt to prevent disaster.

Carver's Stealth Ship
12

Climactic Showdown

In a gripping confrontation, Bond manages to gain the upper hand against Carver. The ensuing chaos leads to a major explosion that reveals the stealth ship’s location, triggering a fierce battle for survival.

Carver's Stealth Ship
13

Rescue Mission for Wai Lin

As Wai Lin gets trapped and captured, Bond embarks on a last-ditch effort to rescue her. Their situation is perilous, requiring all of Bond's skills and ingenuity to avert certain disaster.

Carver's Stealth Ship
14

Victory Amidst Chaos

Bond's final confrontation with Carver leads to the destruction of the stealth ship. As chaos ensues, Bond and Wai Lin share a passionate moment just as help arrives to locate them amidst the wreckage.

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