#Cast of licence to kill movie

His revenge is executed that night after the wedding where Della is raped and murdered while Felix is fed to a shark. That same day while being moved via military transport, Sanchez manages to escape underwater thanks to corrupt DEA Agent Killifer and marine researcher, Milton Krest. At which point, the drug lord offers the sum of $2 million to anyone that helps him escape. During the wedding of Felix and Della, the film intelligently intercuts back and forth to Sanchez’s arrest and interrogation. While escaping back to Isthmus City, Bond manages to cable the plane and parachutes away with Felix so that he can get married. While heading to his wedding, Felix and Bond help capture the deadly drug lord, Franz Sanchez. The box office wasn’t so kind to James Bond that year and sadly its disappointing return may have helped put a hold on the franchise for a few years, but more on that next month. Posters, pre-release material and even marketing was forced to except this new title, and hence, Licence To Kill was born.īefore getting onto the plot, it is worth noting that Licence To Kill was released in the American summer period of 1989 and sadly landed amongst other such blockbusters as Lethal Weapon 2, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and finally Batman. As the film neared its June 1989 release date, MGM, fearing American audiences wouldn’t understand the meaning ‘Revoked’, changed the title of the movie. Still, Mexico proved to have some amazing workers on offer allowing the production to build sets and stages quicker than ever before.įilming began in Florida and eventually settled in Mexico City where the bulk of Licence Revoked took place. Others in the crew were also struck ill, but thankfully a doctor was flown in to provide medical attention where needed. Broccoli’s health, who was forced to retreat back to England to seek medical care. Of course, filming in Mexico City proved hazardous toward Albert R. Wilson to adapt his script to include a drug lord from the fictional, Isthmus City. This provided a few tax breaks and allowed Michael G.

#Cast of licence to kill movie

MGM’s desire to keep the budget in check also meant that production was taken out of the United Kingdom, making Licence Revoked the only 007 movie to film sorely in America and Mexico City. One script involved Bond dealing with a Chinese drug lord and would contain elements from the novel, Live And Live Die, however eventual budget issues prevented filming in China and a new location was needed. Wilson already had two possible scripts planned out, both ditching the grandiose villain plan from previous films, instead sticking with a down to earth idea. A chase scene across the Great Wall and a battle amongst the Terracotta Army were some of the possibilities considered in the new film. Wanting a new and fresh location was made easier for Licence Revoked, when the Chinese government invited the producers for a visit. Wilson saw it as a trend, having Bond rely on his wits and skills rather than his gadgets. John Glen and Timothy Dalton wanted to continue on the track of taking 007 back to his original Ian Fleming roots and co-writer/producer, Michael G. Wilson & Richard MaibaumĬast: Timothy Dalton, Carey Lowell, Robert Davi, Talisa Soto, Benicio Del ToroĪll James Bond Reviews and Ultimate Lists can be found by clicking the link here, or via the drop down (James Bond) menu above.Īfter the successful release of The Living Daylights in 1987, producers immediately began working on the next James Bond adventure. James Bond – Licence To Kill (1989) REVIEW

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