I have a correction for you though. Roger Moore was NOT the First Actor to follow Sean Connery as James Bond ; it was George Lazenby in 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Just wanted to set the Record Straight.😉
George was the least believable Bond in my opinion. Roger Moore fitted the role perfectly, although more technical than the earlier movies played by Sean.
When asked why he played Bond with a light, almost humorous touch, Roger Moore said, "It seemed to fit. Here was this so-called secret agent, yet, no matter where he went, everybody knew who he was."
Moore took a slightly aloof position on the Bond character which miffed the old Bond, played by the more one-dimensional Connery, who then came up with this contrived nonsense about Moore relying too much on technical devices 😂
@Hallands. Although the overemphasis on gadgetry in the Bond film franchise started in the Connery era with "Goldfinger"(1964) (the modified by Q-Branch attache case and Red Grant's hidden wire wristwatch in "FRWL" ,although forms of gadgetry, were more practical and believable than the absurd gadgetry in later Bond films), the really outlandish gadgetry devices went "beyond the pale" in the Bond films in the Moore era! Moore's Bond, as Connery accurately pointed out numerous times in interviews, relied way too much on gadgets to extricate himself from tough situations (e.g., the C4 type explosive in one of Bond's wristwatches and the armor-piercing and cyanide-tipped darts in Bond's other wristwatch-type device in "Moonraker "(1979) )! In the Moore era of the Bond films, Bond seemed to be "just along for the ride" to operate the gadgets rather than relying on his wits to get himself out of tough spots!
@@michaelbarlow7777 Even by 1960's standards the idea of a single man saving the world with just a pistol had become hard to believe no matter how gullible the audience was. Moore's take on the character was the much needed antidote that endeared the movies to the public although the plots became more absurd with every new installment.
This video review of Connery's Bond vs. Moore's James Bond makes an error right at the beginning when the narrator wrongly asserts that Roger Moore wore the Bond "suit" next after Connery - actually George Lazenby wore the Bond "suit" next in OHMSS (1969) after Connery briefly left the Bond films after YOLT "(1967)!
Technically, it is correct since Connery came back for the one film (Diamonds are Forever) after Lazenby’s single Bond movie. So Roger did indeed became Bond right after Sean.
Hmmmm.🤔 This one is more captivated by the rather recently intense rivalry between Daniel Craig & that "Great Danish" (former Ballet Superstar ⭐): Mads Mikkelsen
I offered to take my aging mother to see the latest Bond movie many years ago, she said "Oh yes, I love Sean Connery" I said he's not in them anymore, she said " well in that case I'm not going".
Nicely done piece ! I always liked Sean Connery because he was both Honest & Brave enough to Speak his Mind & Feelings ! Unlike Cowardly, Slimy Politicians who will say anything to Please their Audience. They are Two Faced Liars. Sean Connery was a Real He Man willing to face Criticism from all the Back Stabbing Cowards in the World ! Thank You for this Video ! I always Admired Sean Connery's Character ! I've even had women hit on me saying, "You know you look like Sean Connery". They still do. Sensei Will Nelson of Fuji-Kai School of the Tiger & Tao-Om Qi-Gong Grandmaster❤🎉😉
Sean Connnery was so great as James Bond because Sean Connery's natural charisma, charm, sophistication, and masculinity fit perfectly with the character James Bond. Sean Connery played the role with such ease, where men around the world admired Sean Connery, wishing we could be so naturally dangerously sophisticated and charasmatic as the iconic Sean Connery.
@@Dragonfly-0010 I agree, but the character role was the character role, and Sean Connery did a great job incorporating his own personal sophistication, style, and charm into the role of James Bond
Moore was cheap very 70s all plastic snobbish upper class snobism, while Connery was hands on and brain - best seen in Diamonds are forever also quite clearly in the handling of verry classy women - a stark contrast to the waterbed all plastic world of the Moore Bond, no class just the simulation of it. Connery off stage was also known for his hands on approach in certain situations, like braking the arm of a shady character who molested a friend (women) of his, straight forward without a lot of fuss....
I liked Connery but Moore was fantastic also and showed just how good he could be when he was asked to change his mind about leaving the role and doing The Spy Who Loved Me. The script was one of the best and Moore showed that he was more than talented enough to do that script justice. It was one of the best Bond movies and that was because of the script and Moore's wonderful acting. I think it is fair to say they were both great in their roles and added their own special touch to it.
The truth is that Seltzman and Broccoli wanted Roger Moore as James Bond in their first movie, but Moore was under contract for the TV Series "The Saint" and the producer didn't release him... that's why they went with their second choice Sean Connery... Something similar happened with Pierce Brosnan when the producers of Remington Steele" didn't let Brosnan out of his contract for the American TV Series and they went with their second choice Timothy Dalton... in 1973 they finally got Roger as the 007 Agent because he was able to not renew his contract for "The Persuaders"...
Brosnan was actually released from remmington steele as the network cancelled it. However the press about Brosnan being bond meant that the network recommissioned the series and the contract meant Brosnan had to return to the show and the rest is history. Dalton got somewhat screwed by the legal dispute and they went back to Brosnan when they resolved it all as Dalton had refused to continue.
Actually they considered Cary Grant and David Niven before settling on Connery, who Fleming did not initially like for the role, but eventually grew to like
Roger Moore also recommended Sam Neil before Brosnan got it. Sam Neil did a screen test. And nailed it. Neil hated the Bond character from an actor point of view. Saying it was his managers presure to audition plus he was freinds with Brosnan in real life and knew Pierce was chasing this role. He Left it for his friend.
I could never get my head around Roger Moore as James Bond. Roger Moore was Simon Templar, The Saint, exactly (in my view) as Leslie Charteris intended him to be: a suave, sophisticated and humane crook.
@directedby 100. Connery had other "substantial" film roles other than Bond - he was superb as Captain Marco Ramius in "The Hunt For Red October" and as Henry Jones, the father of Indiana Jones, in " Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"!
But Roger was first offered the role…he was doing the Saint at the time and couldn’t break the contract…later tried to get him but was in a series with Tony Curtis..
I've been a fanatic of Roger's Moore movies and especially James Bond acting for me Moore has been a much better actor and the appropriate gentleman scenes behaviour in the movies that show more class in him.
Didn't mind Roger as Bond, but tough guy Connery clearly a better fit. Having said that, the whole franchise has become tedious and downright boring. Time to retire it, methinks.
A long time ago, there was a giant poster just outside Heathrow airport, I seem to remember it was huge and mainly black, all it said was Sean Connery is James Bond, I concur.
Having read the books, I always thought Dalton seemed like the best match for the character. Roger is my favourite because of the era and how entertaining his films were and besides - he actually enjoyed being Bond, which definitely showed . Unlike the first and last Bonds, who seemingly hated the role, which also came across in some of their performances
Sean Connery was macho. You could feel "the animal inside". Roger Moore was good at light comedy. He was convincing as an English gentleman. Australian model George Lazenby played James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service(1969).
@@mohammedshahi4824 In fact, opinions aren't facts. I like parts of it, it has a bit more emotional depth, but overall, a rather weak plot, and Lazenby simply isn't as convincing as Connery--in my opinion and many others. Goldfinger is top-rated on the Tomatometer, followed by From Russia With Love, followed by Dr. No. On Her Majesty's Secret Service is ranked #9, which is pretty damn good. Not dissing it, or Lazenby. But no. He was not the best Bond, his movie is never going to be considered the best by most, which doesn't prove you wrong. Since it can never be proven at all. ;)
@@mohammedshahi4824 #9 out of--how many now?--certainly qualifies as one of the best. Top 10. You said the very best, and you absolutely have a right to your opinion. Just don't say it was anything with Dalton. Or the Casino Royale with Niven. Or we have a problem. ;)
Sean Connery, for me and for many more, is the greatest James Bond. Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman were absolutely correct in selecting Sean Connery as the first Bond. Others put their own twists on the character, but the base of the character was created by Sean Connery. Initially, Ian Fleming and Sean Connery were not impressed with each other. However, that changed once Fleming saw Connery in action, so much so that he gave Bond a Scottish heritage in his later books to match Connery's own. Connery's sophistication plus the edge and danger that he gave the character has always rung true with me. Sean Connery was and is the perfect Bond character for me. Bill in Toronto
Timothy Dalton was the Bond they initially wanted, but due to his schedule and other commitments, was unable to take the role. I like his interpreatation best. DOn't get me wrong, I liked Sean...but he was always getting kvetched at for sophmoric humor... "Oh Double O Seven, you've gone and done it again!"
Fleming died in 1964, just 2 years after Dr. No came out. Connery never played Bond in any of Fleming's novels written after Dr. No came out except "You only live twice", the last novel published before his death. Most of the later movies were based on Fleming's earlier novels, written long before he ever knew Connery.
i agree, Connery in sense created the blueprint of the character where the rest had to follow suit, Roger Moore to me will always be the Saint 1st and James Bond 2nd. but current day Bond with the Daniel Craig reboot of James Bond doesnt appeal to me, maybe I prefer the 60-70s world of espionage and not the scifi stuff we get in later Bonds (also liked Dalton's portrayal of Bond, Brosnan was not bad either, but yeah Connery will always be my Number 1 James Bond.
Great presentation thank you for your hard work very enjoyable for entertaining. I love Sean Connery almost all his rules James Bond but especially is Henry Jones Senior father Henry Jones, Indiana Jones, my favorite role of his course bond, but that one special to me can make your favorite actor in the world at a movie together Harrison Ford and Sean Connery together in one picture it’s just amazing. They pulled it off excellently done. Thanks for the fun until next time.
My favorite Bond was Roger Moore's. He played the humor very well. His Bond was a continuation of Simon Templar in the Saint. Connery had no other substantial role but Bond.
I loved Connery as James Bond. But my favorite movie was Darby o'Gill and The Little People. A Disney movie I saw in 1959. He even sang in the delightful movie. I believe it was his first movie. A true treasure. A must see!
I enjoyed his work in the hunt for Red October and in the league of Extraordinary Gentlemenwhere he proved that an older Connery had not lost his touch!
They were all great, bringing something good and different, allowing Bond to develop, but Connery was a hard act to follow and he did establish the brand.
Craig may appeal to the newer generations but he certainly was not the best Bond, Connery was above and beyond and closer to being like Christopher Lee the actual Bond inspiration.
The original "James Bond" would be his author: Ian Fleming.... and Fleming based his Bond character on the personality of the handsome, charming, dashing actor (AND deadly British Commissioned officer!): DAVID NIVEN. CHEERS!🎉
the first depiction of James Bond 007 on screen in 1954. Barry Nelson played the role of James Bond in the 1954 CBS television adaptation of Casino Royale. Dr. No: Released in 1962, starred Sean Connery From Russia with Love: Released in 1963, starred Sean Connery Goldfinger: Released in 1964, starred Sean Connery Thunderball: Released in 1965, starred Sean Connery Casino Royale: Released in 1967 , starred David Niven. You Only Live Twice : Released in 1967, starred Sean Connery two months after Casino Royale, From Russia with Love: Released in 1963, starred Sean Connery
@@HartmutJagerArt it's a genuine comment sir Caine is just a actor who is best suited for EastEnders nothing else & Connery is just a Thug in a suit (to quote Ian Fleming.I am surprised you have Art in your last name shame you don't live up to the title in my opinion your choice of dire actors Sir.
The way i look at it is that Connery laid de groundwork for de Bond character and Moore expanded it the way he did with humor once Bond was established. Both good Bonds, i personally never put one above the other.
That is incorrect. The first James Bond was in a 60 min program called Casino Royale. Connery was not in that program. Barry Nelson played same Bond in 1954.
thats what i keep telling people. Barry Nelson was the first (i did not say best) Bond it was on playhouse 90 on tv. no one ever seems to mention Barry which is sad. he should at least be given credit for attempting it.
@ also Peter Lorre. It was closer to the books. Bond got tortured unlike the films where they made some over the top way of killing him, which he escaped without injury.
I don't know, but I must say Connery seems to be the most loved Bond of all. I guess it comes down to the old saying, " the original and the best" For me personally I think Timothy Dalton delivered a bond that was far truer to the character that the author had created. Dalton was great, in fact Timothy was great at everything he did.
His role as Sir Malcolm Murray in the great series "Penny Dreadful" was fabulous, and he did it with other great actors like Eva Green, Harry Treadaway, Rory kinnear (Ms agent) Billy Piper, Simon Russell beale, Helen McRory (RIP)...the Living daylights was the only Bond film that made me buy a newish car and drive from England to Vienna for three weeks to see the Living daylights iconic places in 1989
@@mikedestiny4122 Wow, you are quite a fan then, so am I actually. I think Timothy Dalton was an extremely talented man, yet one that was rather underrated as an actor. In fact, I don't think HE even knew how good he was. He was far too humble in my opinion. Thank you so much for your response.
Agreed, Dalton was amazing as Bond, having read and insisted on being more faithful to the novels. I think he had a hard time with fans who wanted the camp and cheesy style of Roger Moore instead of the much darker Bond Dalton portrayed. Interestingly, a lot of people are unaware that Dalton was offered the role of Bond when Connery refused to return for "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" but turned it down feeling he was "too young to do it justice" at the time.
IMO, the best 007 was Roger Moore... The first 007 was Barry Nelson on the TV Movie Casino Royale in 1954... Niven's Casino Royale was a 1967 Movie... Connery was the first 007 "film movies".
@@jamesthefirst8790 Fleming in real life was mixed up in my mother's world in ww2, which caused some very unusual calls on me later - the problem being I was in complete ignorance of the full gamut until very recently.
exactly and it was nice that daniel craig looked up to sean i did not know that til rt now daniel craig put a lot of effort into the role i really like the bond movie no time to die really a perfect job but no question sean's bond were the best sean was just perfect as bond period.......Chester USA Philadelphia, Pa.
After researching the true and accurate description of Bond from the Ian Fleming novels, the one actor that many believed fitted that description almost perfectly was British Actor: Lewis Collins, who portrayed the role of Bodie in the Hit UK Spy show, "CI5: The Professionals" from the late 70's and early 80's. Unfortunately, for Lewis the auditioning process for the role of Bond, led him to have to contend with the obnoxious, pretentious and power tripping attitude of American movie producer 'Cubby' Broccoli, who behaved like a typical Hollywood elite of the time, smoking cigars and thinking he was 'king shit' over everyone and everything. It ultimately led to Lewis not receiving the role, much to the annoyance and anger of many influential people that had strongly backed him for the role. For millions of fans around the world, Lewis Collins will always be regarded as the: "Bond that Never Was, That Should have Been".
If you read any of Flemings books, you get a deeper portrait of the Bond character. He's smart, trained in his sophistication, a former special soldier or Marine as I recall, and a bit of a thug. Takes someone with a dark past to fill that bill. Connery had that. I not sure about Moore however. But Connery's take on the series is well considered. The gadgets and trick technology seemed to have overrun the story lines. The Saint was built around Moore, and I thought it a pretty good watch. The Bond movie character, by the time Goldfinger was released, was built around Connery. My pick for best Bond; From Russia With Love. Less tricks, more story.
An engaging video. Overall, Sean is my favorite Bond, since I grew up in the sixties, but shout out to Pierce Brosnan in Goldeneye. There is something fun about running around in an enormous tank with the Russian army chasing you! Also, my favorite Sean movies include Outland and Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade.
Roger Moore was my Bond , I was too young to see the Restricted Connery Bond films . So I think it depends on who you grew up with. All the rest of them have done the character justice . Brosnan, Dalton and even the last guy , can't recall his name. I have heard that Superman is going to play him. I think he'd do a fine job .
Yes he did after you only lives twice George became Bond when he refused to play bond again they brought back Sean cannery for Diamonds Are Forever and after that Rodger moore was casted
David is the lad whom Ian Fleming had in mind and from the very beginning...Truth be told. He may be the only one of the actors who actually was High Military (Lieutenant Colonel).
I have a correction for you though. Roger Moore was NOT the First Actor to follow Sean Connery as James Bond ; it was George Lazenby in 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Just wanted to set the Record Straight.😉
Lazenby then was followed by Connery lol
I would have loved to see more Lazenby Bonds! OHMSS is on my top 3 list.
I love Moore, though. And the rest of them...
With Diana Rigg as the lady he married until Telly Savalas men killed her in a car chase if I am not mistaken.
George was the least believable Bond in my opinion. Roger Moore fitted the role perfectly, although more technical than the earlier movies played by Sean.
The first real actor.. lazenby was a total flop.
Both actors gave their own unique style
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Which! Roger Moore did a much BETTER job of it.
@@danbasta3677 I liked Roger Moore too. As he was the 1st Bond I saw. My favourite is Man With The Golden Gun then Moonraker
@@danbasta3677 ABSOLUTELY!
@@danbasta3677- Roger was a humorous Bond - while Connery was an ice cold killer Bond - as he should be !
When asked why he played Bond with a light, almost humorous touch, Roger Moore said, "It seemed to fit. Here was this so-called secret agent, yet, no matter where he went, everybody knew who he was."
Moore took a slightly aloof position on the Bond character which miffed the old Bond, played by the more one-dimensional Connery, who then came up with this contrived nonsense about Moore relying too much on technical devices 😂
@Hallands. Although the overemphasis on gadgetry in the Bond film franchise started in the Connery era with "Goldfinger"(1964) (the modified by Q-Branch attache case and Red Grant's hidden wire wristwatch in "FRWL" ,although forms of gadgetry, were more practical and believable than the absurd gadgetry in later Bond films), the really outlandish gadgetry devices went "beyond the pale" in the Bond films in the Moore era! Moore's Bond, as Connery accurately pointed out numerous times in interviews, relied way too much on gadgets to extricate himself from tough situations (e.g., the C4 type explosive in one of Bond's wristwatches and the armor-piercing and cyanide-tipped darts in Bond's other wristwatch-type device in "Moonraker "(1979) )! In the Moore era of the Bond films, Bond seemed to be "just along for the ride" to operate the gadgets rather than relying on his wits to get himself out of tough spots!
@@michaelbarlow7777 Well, I never liked Bond movies so for me Moore provided comic relief…
@@michaelbarlow7777 Even by 1960's standards the idea of a single man saving the world with just a pistol had become hard to believe no matter how gullible the audience was. Moore's take on the character was the much needed antidote that endeared the movies to the public although the plots became more absurd with every new installment.
One dimensional? Ridiculous...!
One of my favorite actors. Always appreciated his tongue in cheek humor and charm
British wit is very, very dry - like the great martinis Bond enjoyed!😊
Sean Connery Finally speaks up 😂from his grave I guess
I have news for you guys ! He died 5 years ago
@@DonnaCsuti-ji2dd well said Donna👍💯
In short, to me, both Sean Connery and Roger Moore are the best 👍👍👍.
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This video review of Connery's Bond vs. Moore's James Bond makes an error right at the beginning when the narrator wrongly asserts that Roger Moore wore the Bond "suit" next after Connery - actually George Lazenby wore the Bond "suit" next in OHMSS (1969) after Connery briefly left the Bond films after YOLT "(1967)!
correct.
The most memorable line from Lazenby, IMHO, was "This never happened to the other guy!"
Is YOLT like Bolt or Wolt? Do I get stuff delivered.
Technically, it is correct since Connery came back for the one film (Diamonds are Forever) after Lazenby’s single Bond movie. So Roger did indeed became Bond right after Sean.
True. But Lazenby's performance was worthy of forgetting. What makes the movie worth watching is Diana Rigg.
Sean Connery loved Scotland so much, that he lived in LA., then England and Marbella.
Yep Connery was a hypercrite too.
@@andytomhall6006 True! True!
If only you knew how very right you are..... without intending it of course!
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He couldn’t find Scotland on a map!
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And nipped down to Buck house for his knighthood after saying he wanted independence for Scotland. Hah!
All of the Bonds were fine by me. Every one. Of course, Connery defined the role, but I enjoy every other actor's work.
Hmmmm.🤔
This one is more captivated by the rather recently intense rivalry between Daniel Craig & that "Great Danish" (former Ballet Superstar ⭐):
Mads Mikkelsen
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I offered to take my aging mother to see the latest Bond movie many years ago, she said "Oh yes, I love Sean Connery" I said he's not in them anymore, she said " well in that case I'm not going".
How did she not know this, unless she has dementia then fair enough!
Moore did something right - he made seven Bond movies. Craig only managed five and got blown up in his last one.
@@ysthafellgynghori8423 I think killing off the Bond character was a mistake!
I mean how will they explain that in other Bond films???
@@mikekaraoke They could always do that thing they did with the series "Dallas (1978)"...
@mikekaraoke they then introduce 008, 009 or even 010 😎
Connery is still the best as JB007 till today ❤
Nicely done piece ! I always liked Sean Connery because he was both Honest & Brave enough to Speak his Mind & Feelings ! Unlike Cowardly, Slimy Politicians who will say anything to Please their Audience. They are Two Faced Liars. Sean Connery was a Real He Man willing to face Criticism from all the Back Stabbing Cowards in the World !
Thank You for this Video ! I always Admired Sean Connery's Character ! I've even had women hit on me saying,
"You know you look like Sean Connery". They still do.
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Geez, axe to grind? Relax.
Connery, the one and only 007
In my opinion! The best James Bond Sean Conery!
Sean Connnery was so great as James Bond because Sean Connery's natural charisma, charm, sophistication, and masculinity fit perfectly with the character James Bond. Sean Connery played the role with such ease, where men around the world admired Sean Connery, wishing we could be so naturally dangerously sophisticated and charasmatic as the iconic Sean Connery.
Connery was too working class to play the Eton educated James Bond, and it showed.
@@Dragonfly-0010 I agree, but the character role was the character role, and Sean Connery did a great job incorporating his own personal sophistication, style, and charm into the role of James Bond
There was nothing charming or sophisticated about Connery, natural or otherwise. He was reputed to be a misogynist and crude.
@@inominate2024 lol tsk tsk tsk
You have a nice day :)
@@Dragonfly-0010 Nonsense - he was the PERFECT Bond !
Connery and Roger Moore are my favorite bonds
Mine too
Timothy Dalton were the most accurate Bond vs the books.
@@V3ntilator accuracy isnt everything
- line based on severus snape (harry potter)
Connery was rugged and real. The first and best Bond.
Nonsense. He was an ignorant rude fool.
😂🤣No,Pierce Brosnan was better than both of them also he more handsome.
Connery was boring & flat I think Stanley Baker would have been far superior than the thug in a suit Connery l am a Roger Moore fan through & through.
Moore was cheap very 70s all plastic snobbish upper class snobism, while Connery was hands on and brain - best seen in Diamonds are forever also quite clearly in the handling of verry classy women - a stark contrast to the waterbed all plastic world of the Moore Bond, no class just the simulation of it. Connery off stage was also known for his hands on approach in certain situations, like braking the arm of a shady character who molested a friend (women) of his, straight forward without a lot of fuss....
But what about Zardos... one of his greatest roles in a wrestling speedo, tall red Rick James boots & two pistols.😅😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sean Connery was my favorite out of all of the Bonds. He set the standard and many followed his lead.
I even loved him in Darby O’gill and the little people.
He was the greatest bond of all time.
Sean Connery was the best Bond no doubt love from Pakistan.
@@Saj14356 why cause he was the first what if it was roger.
I liked Connery but Moore was fantastic also and showed just how good he could be when he was asked to change his mind about leaving the role and doing The Spy Who Loved Me. The script was one of the best and Moore showed that he was more than talented enough to do that script justice. It was one of the best Bond movies and that was because of the script and Moore's wonderful acting. I think it is fair to say they were both great in their roles and added their own special touch to it.
The truth is that Seltzman and Broccoli wanted Roger Moore as James Bond in their first movie, but Moore was under contract for the TV Series "The Saint" and the producer didn't release him... that's why they went with their second choice Sean Connery... Something similar happened with Pierce Brosnan when the producers of Remington Steele" didn't let Brosnan out of his contract for the American TV Series and they went with their second choice Timothy Dalton... in 1973 they finally got Roger as the 007 Agent because he was able to not renew his contract for "The Persuaders"...
Brosnan was actually released from remmington steele as the network cancelled it.
However the press about Brosnan being bond meant that the network recommissioned the series and the contract meant Brosnan had to return to the show and the rest is history.
Dalton got somewhat screwed by the legal dispute and they went back to Brosnan when they resolved it all as Dalton had refused to continue.
Wrong.
Actually they considered Cary Grant and David Niven before settling on Connery, who Fleming did not initially like for the role, but eventually grew to like
Roger Moore also recommended Sam Neil before Brosnan got it. Sam Neil did a screen test. And nailed it.
Neil hated the Bond character from an actor point of view. Saying it was his managers presure to audition plus he was freinds with Brosnan in real life and knew Pierce was chasing this role. He Left it for his friend.
Moore all day long,Connery full of his own importance,picked him up in my cab once--ignorant individual😠
At the end of the day, Roger was waiting in line to greet Sean on that other plane because they were very good friends!
I prefer Roger. Was more fun and didn't try to take himself too seriously.
Wrong, no real agent would be funny !
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@@HartmutJagerArt yea Mabee you need a sense of humour Sir.
@@HartmutJagerArt Its not meant to be real
I could never get my head around Roger Moore as James Bond. Roger Moore was Simon Templar, The Saint, exactly (in my view) as Leslie Charteris intended him to be: a suave, sophisticated and humane crook.
Great Actor, Inspiration to So Many Actors Including Me Too...Regards S Connery
Was waiting for a Hunt for Red October reference. He was excellent as Capt Ramius.
Yes, i was surprised it wasn't mentioned, i mean he did play the Scottish captain so well... lol
@ Those Scottish/Russians get me every time👨🏼✈️
@@koitorob Indeed, it should be mandatory for every Russian sub commander to have a Scottish accent!
@directedby 100. Connery had other "substantial" film roles other than Bond - he was superb as Captain Marco Ramius in "The Hunt For Red October" and as Henry Jones, the father of Indiana Jones, in " Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"!
In my opinion Sean will always be the best bond. It's like the role was made just for him.
But Roger was first offered the role…he was doing the Saint at the time and couldn’t break the contract…later tried to get him but was in a series with Tony Curtis..
Booooooooooooooooring
Besides Roger Moore I like both
A true Scotsman.
"Some like it Scot!"🔥😊
RASPBERRY! Can't stand Sean Connery! He's a jerk and a total looser!
I've been a fanatic of Roger's Moore movies and especially James Bond acting for me Moore has been a much better actor and the appropriate gentleman scenes behaviour in the movies that show more class in him.
Didn't mind Roger as Bond, but tough guy Connery clearly a better fit. Having said that, the whole franchise has become tedious and downright boring. Time to retire it, methinks.
@@captainlogic2455 Daniel Craig brought back a bit of the sparkle. 🤷♂
@@manuwilson4695 naaae
A long time ago, there was a giant poster just outside Heathrow airport, I seem to remember it was huge and mainly black, all it said was Sean Connery is James Bond, I concur.
I believe that Sean was the best Bond of all time - he fit the Flemming's books character the best.
for ALL time
Roger Moore was best, he was also better spoken and better looking
Apparently, Flemming didn't like Connery's casting as Bond at all.
Having read the books, I always thought Dalton seemed like the best match for the character. Roger is my favourite because of the era and how entertaining his films were and besides - he actually enjoyed being Bond, which definitely showed . Unlike the first and last Bonds, who seemingly hated the role, which also came across in some of their performances
Borrrrrrrrrrrrrrrring.
I thought this was about Sean Connery talking about Roger Moore, not the life and times of Sean Connery??
Sean Connery was macho. You could feel "the animal inside". Roger Moore was good at light comedy. He was convincing as an English gentleman. Australian model George Lazenby played James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service(1969).
Macho Animal ... you got that right ... He was a Wife Beater ... He was a piece of Carp
Moore was good at light comedy and portraying a globetrotting, debonair bon vivant for the simple reason he honed his skills on “The Saint” (1962-69)
Shaun was a brilliant actor, thats what made him the Best James Bond. Without a doubt.
@@tedcollinl9568 That and Terence Young’s ever patient coaching on “polite society” protocols.
@@tedcollinl9568 Shaun is a sheep and lives on a farm.
Moore was the 3rd Bond: Lazenby was the 2nd.
George lazenby wasn’t as a bond…In fact,,His movies,Her Majesty’s secret service ,was the best bond movie,if not top 3 best bond films
@@mohammedshahi4824 In fact, opinions aren't facts. I like parts of it, it has a bit more emotional depth, but overall, a rather weak plot, and Lazenby simply isn't as convincing as Connery--in my opinion and many others.
Goldfinger is top-rated on the Tomatometer, followed by From Russia With Love, followed by Dr. No. On Her Majesty's Secret Service is ranked #9, which is pretty damn good. Not dissing it, or Lazenby. But no. He was not the best Bond, his movie is never going to be considered the best by most, which doesn't prove you wrong. Since it can never be proven at all. ;)
👍👍..I felt OHMSS was one of the best bond film…The spy who loved me was the best…Well…Choice differs…
@@mohammedshahi4824 #9 out of--how many now?--certainly qualifies as one of the best. Top 10. You said the very best, and you absolutely have a right to your opinion. Just don't say it was anything with Dalton. Or the Casino Royale with Niven. Or we have a problem. ;)
Brother you win..i lose 👍👍👍👍👍
I also love Roger Moore in the role of Simon Templar ❤❤❤
Sean Connery, for me and for many more, is the greatest James Bond. Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman were absolutely correct in selecting Sean Connery as the first Bond. Others put their own twists on the character, but the base of the character was created by Sean Connery. Initially, Ian Fleming and Sean Connery were not impressed with each other. However, that changed once Fleming saw Connery in action, so much so that he gave Bond a Scottish heritage in his later books to match Connery's own. Connery's sophistication plus the edge and danger that he gave the character has always rung true with me. Sean Connery was and is the perfect Bond character for me.
Bill in Toronto
Timothy Dalton was the Bond they initially wanted, but due to his schedule and other commitments, was unable to take the role.
I like his interpreatation best.
DOn't get me wrong, I liked Sean...but he was always getting kvetched at for sophmoric humor... "Oh Double O Seven, you've gone and done it again!"
Well said and exactly right. The 1960s was also still the original Hollywood, before it went completely woke, corrupt and stupid.
Fleming died in 1964, just 2 years after Dr. No came out. Connery never played Bond in any of Fleming's novels written after Dr. No came out except "You only live twice", the last novel published before his death. Most of the later movies were based on Fleming's earlier novels, written long before he ever knew Connery.
i agree, Connery in sense created the blueprint of the character where the rest had to follow suit, Roger Moore to me will always be the Saint 1st and James Bond 2nd. but current day Bond with the Daniel Craig reboot of James Bond doesnt appeal to me, maybe I prefer the 60-70s world of espionage and not the scifi stuff we get in later Bonds (also liked Dalton's portrayal of Bond, Brosnan was not bad either, but yeah Connery will always be my Number 1 James Bond.
Boooooooooooooooring.
Let us not forget Sean Connery also started in a film titled Zardoz, filmed in 1974.
Sean connery and Roger Moore thay were friends thay came from the same country united kingdom ❤❤
Great presentation thank you for your hard work very enjoyable for entertaining. I love Sean Connery almost all his rules James Bond but especially is Henry Jones Senior father Henry Jones, Indiana Jones, my favorite role of his course bond, but that one special to me can make your favorite actor in the world at a movie together Harrison Ford and Sean Connery together in one picture it’s just amazing. They pulled it off excellently done. Thanks for the fun until next time.
George Robert Lazenby stared between Sean Connery and Roger Moore, in “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”, in 1969.
You forget David Niven,
@@tailgunner8683 not canon
There’s only one 007 James Bond and that’s Sean Connery
I thought Lazenby could do three in the series following Sean but he listened too much to his 😮"agent"😮 and consequently the rest is history.😢
Apparently. George had the Cheque for Diamonds are Forever in his hands, but gave it back because of that 'advice'.
Sean was the best... Wish he would have stayed Bond as long as possible!!!!
My favorite Bond was Roger Moore's. He played the humor very well. His Bond was a continuation of Simon Templar in the Saint. Connery had no other substantial role but Bond.
I loved Connery as James Bond. But my favorite movie was Darby o'Gill and The Little People. A Disney movie I saw in 1959. He even sang in the delightful movie. I believe it was his first movie. A true treasure. A must see!
Sean, the first and the best.
Roger Moore may be a bail bond guy in a sleazy movie, but never a James Bond.
Connery is the action man but Moore is witty. Less is Moore.
I enjoyed his work in the hunt for Red October and in the league of Extraordinary Gentlemenwhere he proved that an older Connery had not lost his touch!
They were all great, bringing something good and different, allowing Bond to develop, but Connery was a hard act to follow and he did establish the brand.
AGREED
Roger Moore was originally first choice but he was locked into a contract with the Saint.
Connery forever ..moore is the saint
Craig may appeal to the newer generations but he certainly was not the best Bond, Connery was above and beyond and closer to being like Christopher Lee the actual Bond inspiration.
The original "James Bond" would be his author:
Ian Fleming....
and Fleming based his Bond character on the personality of the handsome, charming, dashing actor (AND deadly British Commissioned officer!):
DAVID NIVEN.
CHEERS!🎉
He also was a milkman with the coop, delivering milk by horse & cart.
the first depiction of James Bond 007 on screen
in 1954. Barry Nelson played the role of James Bond in the 1954 CBS television adaptation of Casino Royale.
Dr. No: Released in 1962, starred Sean Connery
From Russia with Love: Released in 1963, starred Sean Connery
Goldfinger: Released in 1964, starred Sean Connery
Thunderball: Released in 1965, starred Sean Connery
Casino Royale: Released in 1967 , starred David Niven.
You Only Live Twice : Released in 1967, starred Sean Connery two months after Casino Royale,
From Russia with Love: Released in 1963, starred Sean Connery
The great, late Sean Connery. Best James Bond ever. He was the Jimi Hendrix of the spy movie genre. The great Michael Caine is next.
Michael can't act nor can Connery.
@@andrewfaulkner1113 Both can/could act better than you.😜
@@andrewfaulkner1113- That is an idiotic comment !
@@msaintpc yes Mabee you would be a marvellous actor better than me but your taste in boring actors sums you up😁😁😁
@@HartmutJagerArt it's a genuine comment sir Caine is just a actor who is best suited for EastEnders nothing else & Connery is just a Thug in a suit (to quote Ian Fleming.I am surprised you have Art in your last name shame you don't live up to the title in my opinion your choice of dire actors Sir.
This really a documentary about Sean Connery, and very well put together. Thanks for sharing this interesting video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
The way i look at it is that Connery laid de groundwork for de Bond character and Moore expanded it the way he did with humor once Bond was established. Both good Bonds, i personally never put one above the other.
I loved Connery in The Hill. I read the book in the middle 60s.
HE WAS UNIQUE AND GAVE GREAT PERFORMANCES.....
Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan are my two favorite Bonds.
Ditto 😊
I agree with you on this, they both are my 2 favorite Bonds.
Pierce Brosnan and Roger Moore for 007 for sure, they both were excellent. Sean Connary is a looser, can't stand him at all.
@@danbasta3677 Roger Moore = 1st place.
Pierce Brosnan was awful as Bond
Sean Connery will always be the real James Bond
Boooooooooooring
I met Sean Connery in 2003 at beverly hills.
SO ? ? ?
Lazenby came after Connery. Not Moore.
Connery came back after Lazenby, then Moore played Bond AFTER Connery. So both are correct.
Sean was the best master spy, Roger made Bond into a superhero
Sean Connery doesn't Sugarcoat anything that He says. He's Straightup about everything that He says.
Sean was always the best & above those who followed.
James had a touch of magic in his acting and for his women
Sean Connery, the one and only Bond in this household.
I much prefer Moore. However, variety is the spice of life.
So, Connery finally speaks out? ~ more than 4 years after his passing!!!🤦♂️
RIP Sir Connery💐
1972 "The Offence", you left out my favorite Connery movie !!
Zardos! They say...was a masterpiece 😅😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
But what about Zardos!?😅
That is incorrect. The first James Bond was in a 60 min program called Casino Royale. Connery was not in that program. Barry Nelson played same Bond in 1954.
correct.
thats what i keep telling people. Barry Nelson was the first (i did not say best) Bond it was on playhouse 90 on tv. no one ever seems to mention Barry which is sad. he should at least be given credit for attempting it.
@ also Peter Lorre. It was closer to the books. Bond got tortured unlike the films where they made some over the top way of killing him, which he escaped without injury.
i remember. they sat him over a bowl of acid hoping to burn his bits and pieces off. i dont remember how he got away.
Bond,,, James Bond,,,, givesmv me chuckles to this day
I don't know, but I must say Connery seems to be the most loved Bond of all. I guess it comes down to the old saying, " the original and the best"
For me personally I think Timothy Dalton delivered a bond that was far truer to the character that the author had created. Dalton was great, in fact Timothy was great at everything he did.
His role as Sir Malcolm Murray in the great series "Penny Dreadful" was fabulous, and he did it with other great actors like Eva Green, Harry Treadaway, Rory kinnear (Ms agent) Billy Piper, Simon Russell beale, Helen McRory (RIP)...the Living daylights was the only Bond film that made me buy a newish car and drive from England to Vienna for three weeks to see the Living daylights iconic places in 1989
@@mikedestiny4122 Wow, you are quite a fan then, so am I actually. I think Timothy Dalton was an extremely talented man, yet one that was rather underrated as an actor. In fact, I don't think HE even knew how good he was. He was far too humble in my opinion.
Thank you so much for your response.
Dalton's first Bond movie was the equal of any of the Bond movies, he preferred stage acting and quit movies.
I liked him the best.
Agreed, Dalton was amazing as Bond, having read and insisted on being more faithful to the novels. I think he had a hard time with fans who wanted the camp and cheesy style of Roger Moore instead of the much darker Bond Dalton portrayed.
Interestingly, a lot of people are unaware that Dalton was offered the role of Bond when Connery refused to return for "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" but turned it down feeling he was "too young to do it justice" at the time.
I always thought Roger Moor made the 007 series into comedy films
He played on the stupidity of what a spy was being portrayed as: a bachelor man-about-town who was known to everyone
Yes you said it
Yes, into a silly comedy agent !
Roger Moore is my James Bond ❤
Connery is by far the best James Bond.
But was NOT the first Bond. David Niven was, in the first Casino Royale, a spoof closer to Austin Powers.
IMO, the best 007 was Roger Moore... The first 007 was Barry Nelson on the TV Movie Casino Royale in 1954... Niven's Casino Royale was a 1967 Movie... Connery was the first 007 "film movies".
@@jamesthefirst8790 Fleming in real life was mixed up in my mother's world in ww2, which caused some very unusual calls on me later - the problem being I was in complete ignorance of the full gamut until very recently.
exactly and it was nice that daniel craig looked up to sean i did not know that til rt now daniel craig put a lot of effort into the role i really like the bond movie no time to die really a perfect job but no question sean's bond were the best sean was just perfect as bond period.......Chester USA Philadelphia, Pa.
Not if you prefer the talents of Roger Moore
Some may disagree but for me Sean Connery is the only James Bond but I don't have any problem with anyone liking another Bond
After researching the true and accurate description of Bond from the Ian Fleming novels, the one actor that many believed fitted that description almost perfectly was British Actor: Lewis Collins, who portrayed the role of Bodie in the Hit UK Spy show, "CI5: The Professionals" from the late 70's and early 80's. Unfortunately, for Lewis the auditioning process for the role of Bond, led him to have to contend with the obnoxious, pretentious and power tripping attitude of American movie producer 'Cubby' Broccoli, who behaved like a typical Hollywood elite of the time, smoking cigars and thinking he was 'king shit' over everyone and everything. It ultimately led to Lewis not receiving the role, much to the annoyance and anger of many influential people that had strongly backed him for the role. For millions of fans around the world, Lewis Collins will always be regarded as the: "Bond that Never Was, That Should have Been".
Lewis Collins?
No mention of Zardoz? One of the weirdest movies and one of Sean's best performances.
Sean Connery *finally* speaks up? Damn. Didn't know it took 4 years for messages to relay from the grave.
Sean Connery was the only, true James Bond.
AND ALWAYS WILL BE
Why because you say so? Get over yourself. The world doesn't revolve around your opinion.
@@godphoenix66x- It is the opinion of the MAJORITY !
If you read any of Flemings books, you get a deeper portrait of the Bond character. He's smart, trained in his sophistication, a former special soldier or Marine as I recall, and a bit of a thug. Takes someone with a dark past to fill that bill. Connery had that. I not sure about Moore however. But Connery's take on the series is well considered. The gadgets and trick technology seemed to have overrun the story lines. The Saint was built around Moore, and I thought it a pretty good watch. The Bond movie character, by the time Goldfinger was released, was built around Connery. My pick for best Bond; From Russia With Love. Less tricks, more story.
Opinions vary, but history says Moore was first choice to play the title character…of Bond…Shaken, not stirred…
Yes - best Bond: From Russia With Love.
He lived in dundee st in fountainbridge which is part of Edinburgh in scotland.
Connery is the only Bond to me.
THE ONLY BEST BOND .
An engaging video. Overall, Sean is my favorite Bond, since I grew up in the sixties, but shout out to Pierce Brosnan in Goldeneye. There is something fun about running around in an enormous tank with the Russian army chasing you! Also, my favorite Sean movies include Outland and Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade.
He has to recognised as one of the greatest actors of the mid late 20th centuary if not the greatest.
Roger Moore was my Bond , I was too young to see the Restricted Connery Bond films . So I think it depends on who you grew up with. All the rest of them have done the character justice . Brosnan, Dalton and even the last guy , can't recall his name. I have heard that Superman is going to play him. I think he'd do a fine job .
Don't forget "Hunt for Red October," superbly played by Connery.
Ah yes, the Scottish Russian. He also played a Scottish Spaniard in Highlander. He doesn't even try.
You sound like my daughter...she never misses an opportunity to criticize.
@@englishrose5826 a truth is not a criticism, and I'm sorry you dislike your child enough to randomly involve her in something while insulting her.
As you said, truth is not a criticism.
Bond producers insured that 007 mirrored the times. I liked them all.
007 제임스 본드 주인공 숀코네리 & 로저무어 쌍벽을 이루는 두 사나이 영화 전설에 길이 기록 될것입니다 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
One fact of trivia, the movie Dr No was done only with handshakes, not contracts.
Sean Connery was more of action man and Roger Moore more of a ladies man, they were both great Bonds in there on way.
Diamond John Forever is my favorite Bond film.
ROGER MOORE IS SUPER BEST
Entrapment with Catherine Zeta Jones was the best with Cat caught in her prime.
Roger Moore didn't "wear the Bond suit" after Sean Connery. David Niven, and George Lazenby were Bond after Connery.
Oh yes, David Niven...Sir James Bond.
"Seven James Bonds at Casino Royale..."
Niven was not in an official Bond movie. He played a parody of him. He is not (correctly) listed as a Bond actor.
Yes he did after you only lives twice George became Bond when he refused to play bond again they brought back Sean cannery for Diamonds Are Forever and after that Rodger moore was casted
David is the lad whom Ian Fleming had in mind and from the very beginning...Truth be told. He may be the only one of the actors who actually was High Military (Lieutenant Colonel).
who cares who wore the suit best so long as the suit came from Savil Row and was custom fitted.