description Never Say Never Again Overview
Never Say Never Again is a 1983 spy film adapting Ian Fleming’s *Thunderball*. Produced by Taliafilm under Jack Schwartzman, it was not an Eon Productions production and utilized rights retained by Kevin McClory following a protracted legal dispute stemming from the original novel's creation. The film’s storyline originated with Kevin McClory, Jack Whittingham, and Ian Fleming.
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info Never Say Never Again Specifications
| Country | Australia |
| Year | 1983 |
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Why isn't Never Say Never Again an official James Bond movie?
Never Say Never Again was not produced by Eon Productions, the company behind the main Bond film series. Producer Kevin McClory retained separate film rights to the Thunderball story after a legal dispute with Ian Fleming, allowing him to make the film outside the official franchise.
Is Never Say Never Again a remake of Thunderball?
Yes, Never Say Never Again is effectively a remake of Thunderball (1965), both based on the same Ian Fleming novel and Kevin McClory's story contributions. The 1983 film features Sean Connery returning to the Bond role 12 years after Diamonds Are Forever.
Who directed Never Say Never Again?
Irvin Kershner directed Never Say Never Again, fresh off his success directing The Empire Strikes Back. The film was produced by Jack Schwartzman through his company Taliafilm.
How old was Sean Connery in Never Say Never Again?
Sean Connery was 52 years old when Never Say Never Again was released in 1983. He had previously sworn he would never play Bond again, which inspired the film's title.
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