Forced out of retirement to investigate the deaths and disappearances of international spies, he soon battles the mysterious Dr.
The film stars David Niven as the original Bond, Sir James Bond 007. Critically panned at the time, and often left off Bond lists today, it was actually a commercial success, and some of its music hit the charts in more than one country. The film is notable for an ensemble cast of numerous well known actors (some in blink and you'll miss it cameos) and having several major directors involved. It is set as a satire of the James Bond film series and the spy genre, and is loosely based on Ian Fleming's first James Bond novel.
Casino Royale is a 1967 comedy spy film originally produced by Columbia Pictures starring an ensemble cast of directors and actors.