description Licence to Kill Overview
Licence to Kill is a 1989 James Bond installment focusing on Timothy Dalton’s portrayal of Agent 007. The narrative centers around Bond’s decision to leave MI6 and pursue retribution against Franz Sanchez following an attack and subsequent deaths involving Felix Leiter and his wife. It marks the second and final film featuring Dalton as Bond.
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info Licence to Kill Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1989 |
help Licence to Kill FAQ
Why does Bond resign from MI6 in Licence to Kill?
Bond pursues drug lord Franz Sanchez after Sanchez's men maim Felix Leiter and murder Leiter's new wife, Della. When M orders him to abandon the vendetta, Bond escapes and operates outside official MI6 authority.
Who is Franz Sanchez in Licence to Kill?
Robert Davi plays Sanchez, a drug kingpin who values loyalty and brutally punishes betrayal. Bond exploits that obsession by infiltrating his organization and making Sanchez distrust his own lieutenants.
Why was Licence to Kill rated more harshly than earlier Bond films?
Its revenge story includes unusually graphic violence for the series, including Leiter's shark attack and several brutal deaths. The film initially received an adults-only 15 certificate in the United Kingdom.
Was Licence to Kill Timothy Dalton's final Bond film?
Yes, it was Dalton's second and final Bond film after The Living Daylights. Legal and production delays followed, and Pierce Brosnan debuted as 007 in GoldenEye in 1995.
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