Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
On this episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler, Brendan Duffy, and Tom Wheatley do a deep dive into the making of Sean Connery's final official outing as James Bond: 1971's 'Diamonds Are Forever'. In this wide-ranging show you'll learn about: The context in which this film was made, how Sean Connery was lured back to the role, and the other actors they considered for 007. How the script was developed, who worked on the film, and why the majority of it was shot in America. The team do a deep dive into the cast, the locations and the set pieces. They also look at the work of production designer Ken Adam, composer John Barry, and of course, the film's iconic Shirley Bassey theme song. Finally they explore the release of the film, its promotional art, premiere, box office, awards, and its 007 legacy. Please rate this podcast and leave a review wherever you listen. James Bond will return... in next week's James Bond's A-Z Podcast. Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy