From Russia with Love (Original title)Ian Fleming's from Russia with Love (Alternative title)
Dates: 1963 (Copyright), 27 October 1963 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Terence Young
Synopsis: The criminal organisation, Spectre, devises a plot to capture Lektor, a Russian decoding machine, and at the same time dispose of British agent, James Bond. With the help of Tatiana, a Russian coding clerk at the Soviet Embassy in Istanbul, who is unwittingly working for Spectre, Bond steals Lektor and escapes with her on the Orient Express. Spectre's plans miscarry when Bond kills their agent on the train. They evade pursuit by helicopter and motor launches and foil a final attack in Venice when they think they have reached safety.
Genre: Thriller
Subject: Espionage
Releases
Date: 10 October 1963Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 122 mins Length: 10440 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: Book reviewsAuthor: Littlejohn, JohnArticle type: Book ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Of 'From Russia with Love' (BFI film classics series) by Llewella Chapman.
In: Empire n239 May 2009 Page: 53
Title: In cinemas: From Russia With LoveAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n232 October 2008 Pages: 96-105
Title: The Bond identityArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Photographs featuring behind-the-scenes images from the making of all the James Bond films.
In: Empire n210 December 2006 Pages: 86-90,93-94,96-98,100,102
Title: The 21 scenes that made Bond greatAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Lists and briefly critiques twenty-one scenes from various J ames Bond films considered to embody the best of franchise t o date.
In: Film Review n676 November 2006 Pages: 70-74
Title: as the crow fliesAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actor Russell Crowe talks about his role in A GOOD YEAR and working relationship with director Ridley Scott. In a sideba r, very briefly looks at wine-related films, including FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE.
In: Cinema Retro v2 n4 Winter 2006 Pages: 8-10
Title: Benson turns back the clock - 1963Author: BENSON, Raymond Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The author briefly examines the cinema of 1963 and lists his top ten films from that year.
In: Screen International n1573 24 Nov 2006 Page: 32
Title: Nobody does it betterAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: CASINO ROYALE topped 27 territories on its opening weekend. Tables show the domestic and international takings of the fi rst 20 Bond films and the gross takings of DIE ANOTHER DAY b y territory, the most successful Bond film to date.
In: Empire n190 April 2005 Pages: 131-140
Title: Lets Revise...StuntsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A history of stunts in films. Includes a timeline of key events in the history of stunts and and a guide to films that feature the best stunts in them.
In: Cinema Retro n2 May 2005 Page: 6
Title: Icons return to the screen (well, sort of)Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: News that Sean Connery, Clint Eastwood and prior to his death, Marlon Brando have given permission to EA (Electronic Arts) to use their voices and likenesses in computer games based on their most famous onscreen characters.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n7 July 2000 Page: 62
Title: DVDsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Released on DVD.
In: Empire n134 August 2000 Page: 126
Title: DVDAuthor: [SB] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Broadcast 6 Nov 1998 Page: 6
Title: Licence to fill LWT scheduleAuthor: METHVEN, Nicola Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: LWT will keep its schedule open until just two hours before transmission to let viewers choose which if three James Bond films is to be screened on 15th November. Titled BATTLE OF THE BONDS.
In: Sight and Sound v2 n4 August 1992 Page: 69
Title: [Sight and Sound - v2 n4 August 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: The Film Daily v124 n39 27 Feb 1964 Page: 6
Title: [The Film Daily - v124 n39 27 Feb 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: British National Film Catalogue v1 1963
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v1 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinema v1 n5 Aug/Sep 1963 Pages: 32-33
Title: [Cinema - v1 n5 Aug/Sep 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v30 n358 November 1963 Page: 155
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v30 n358 November 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n8823 9 Oct 1963 Page: 6
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8823 9 Oct 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v33 n1 Winter 1963/64 Page: Winter 31
Title: [Sight and Sound - v33 n1 Winter 1963/64: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n2904 30 May 1963 Page: 72
Title: [Kine Weekly - n2904 30 May 1963: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Technical credits.
In: Amateur Cine World v6 n20 14 Nov 1963 Page: 770
Title: [Amateur Cine World - v6 n20 14 Nov 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 16 Oct 1963
Title: [Variety - 16 Oct 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n2923 10 Oct 1963 Page: 9
Title: [Kine Weekly - n2923 10 Oct 1963: no known title]Language: English
Author: Chapman, Llewella Pages: 112 pages
Title: Some kind of hero: the remarkable story of the James Bond films
Author: FIELD, Matthew Pages: 704 pages
Title: For his eyes only: the women of James Bond
Author: Funnell, Lisa Pages: xviii, 309 pages
Title: music of James Bond
Author: BURLINGAME, Jon Pages: ix, 293 pages
Title: Robert Brownjohn: sex and typography: 1925-1970: life and work
Author: KING, Emily Pages: 239 p.
Title: Lenya: a life
Author: SPOTO, Donald Pages: 371p.
Description: First published in the USA by Little, Brown, 1989.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(9)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1560710
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-593023
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-231724
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(7)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1560710
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Cyan Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 12800 FeetBFI identifier: C-1299900
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Cyan Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 200 FeetBFI identifier: C-1299904
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magenta Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 12700 FeetBFI identifier: C-1215782
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magenta Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 200 FeetBFI identifier: C-1299906
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Yellow Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 12800 FeetBFI identifier: C-1215783
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Yellow Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 200 FeetBFI identifier: C-1215784
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Dates: 1963 (Copyright), 27 October 1963 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Terence Young
Synopsis: The criminal organisation, Spectre, devises a plot to capture Lektor, a Russian decoding machine, and at the same time dispose of British agent, James Bond. With the help of Tatiana, a Russian coding clerk at the Soviet Embassy in Istanbul, who is unwittingly working for Spectre, Bond steals Lektor and escapes with her on the Orient Express. Spectre's plans miscarry when Bond kills their agent on the train. They evade pursuit by helicopter and motor launches and foil a final attack in Venice when they think they have reached safety.
Genre: Thriller
Subject: Espionage
Releases
Date: 10 October 1963Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 122 mins Length: 10440 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
(85)
©: Danjaq S.A., An Eon Production: Eon Productions, Released by: United Artists, Presented by/Produced by: Harry Saltzman, Albert R. Broccoli, United Artists Production Executive: George 'Bud' Ornstein, Production Manager: Bill Hill, General Manager: Stanley Sopel, Production Accountant: Barrie Davis, Assistant Production Accountant: Maureen Newman, Location Manager: Frank Ernst, Istanbul Production Assistant: Ilham Filmer, Production Secretary: Marguerite Green, Secretary to Harry Saltzman: Francine Taylor, Secretary to Albert R. Broccoli: Margaret Curtis, Secretary to Stanley Sopel: Diana Moore, Assistant Director: David Anderson, 2nd Assistant Director: Terry Churcher, Kit Lambert, Continuity: Kay Mander, Casting Director: Weston Drury Jr, Screenplay by: Richard Maibaum, Adapted by: Johanna Harwood, Above the Title Credit [for Novel]: Ian Fleming, Director of Photography: Ted Moore, Second Unit Cameraman: Robert Kindred, Camera Operator: Johnny Winbolt, Focus Puller: John Shinerock, Clapper Loader: Simon Ransley, Electrical Supervisor: Reg Blackburn, Chief Electrician: Frank Buck, Camera Grip: Reg Hall, Stills: Ray Hearne, Special Effects by: John Stears, [Special Effects] Assisted by: Frank George, Special Effects Technician: Jimmy Snow, Special Effects Technician: James Ward, Special Effects Technician: Garth Inns, Wally Armitage, Editor: Peter Hunt, Assembly Editor: Ben Rayner, 2nd Assistant Editor: Stephen Warwick, Art Director: Syd Cain, Assistant Art Director: Michael White, Set Dresser: Freda Pearson, Chief Draughtsman: Alan Tomkins, Draughtsman: Alec Gray, Roger Cain, Property Buyer: John Bigg, Special Effects Chargehand Props: Joe Fitt, Construction Manager: Bill Surridge, Costume Designer: Jocelyn Rickards, Wardrobe Mistress: Eileen Sullivan, Wardrobe Master: Ernie Farrer, Make-up: Basil Newall, Make-up: Paul Rabiger, Hairdresser: Eileen Warwick, Titles Designed by: Robert Brownjohn, [Titles Design] Assisted by: Trevor Bond, Orchestral Music Composed & Conducted by: John Barry, "James Bond Theme" written by: Monte Norman, Title Song Written by: Lionel Bart, "From Russia with Love" sung by: Matt Monro, Music Recorded at: CTS Studios (Wembley), Sound Recordist: John W. Mitchell, C. Le Messurier, Sound Camera Operator: Charles Arnold, Sound System: Westrex Recording System, Boom Operator: Derek Kavanagh, Sound Maintenance: Charles Van De Goor, Dubbing Editor: Norman Wanstall, Harry Miller, Stunt Work Arranged by: Peter Perkins, Stunts: Michael Martin, Stuntman: Jackie Cooper, Stuntman: Barry Du Boulay, Max Faulkner, Stunt Double: Christine Barnet, Stunt Double: Christine Mossman, Aviation Services: John Crewdson, Director of Publicity: Roy Macgregor, Publicity Secretary: Valerie Rawlings, Elizabeth Roberts, [Made] at: Pinewood Studios
Cast
(45)
Sean Connery (James Bond), Pedro Armendariz (Kerim Bey), Lotte Lenya (Rosa Klebb), Robert Shaw (Red Grant), Bernard Lee (M), Daniela Bianchi (Tatiana Romanova), Eunice Gayson (Sylvia Trench), Walter Gotell (Morzeny), Francis de Wolff (Vavra), George Pastell (train conductor), Nadja Regin (Kerim's girl), Lois Maxwell (Miss Moneypenny), Aliza Gur (Vida), Martine Beswick (Zora), Vladek Sheybal (Kronsteen), Leila (gypsy dancer), ? (Ernst Stavros Blofeld), Hasan Ceylan (foreign agent), Fred Haggerty (Krilencu), Neville Jason (Kerim's chauffeur), Peter Bayliss (Benz), Nushet Ataer (Mehmet), Peter Brayham (Rhoda), Desmond Llewelyn (Boothroyd), Jan Williams (masseuse), Peter Madden (McAdams), Julie Mendez (title sequence dancer), Maitland Moss (first referee), Elizabeth Counsell (girl in punt), Michael Culver (young man in punt), André Charise (hotel concierge), Hugo De Vernier (hotel porter), Arlette Dobson (hotel receptionist), Moris Farhi (gypsy), Aysha Barlas, Geraldine Moffatt, Sue Chang (gypsy girl), Maria Andipa (Vavra's woman), Laurence Herder (consulate clerk), Rifat Shenel (dining car attendant), Ronald Hatton, Gordon Sterne (helicopter pilot), Nikki van der Zyl (voice of Sylvia Trench/receptionist), Eric Pohlmann (voice of Blofeld), Barbara Jefford (voice of Tatiana Romanova)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(23)
In: Historical journal of film, radio and television v43 n3 September 2023 Pages: 977-978Title: Book reviewsAuthor: Littlejohn, JohnArticle type: Book ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Of 'From Russia with Love' (BFI film classics series) by Llewella Chapman.
In: Empire n239 May 2009 Page: 53
Title: In cinemas: From Russia With LoveAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n232 October 2008 Pages: 96-105
Title: The Bond identityArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Photographs featuring behind-the-scenes images from the making of all the James Bond films.
In: Empire n210 December 2006 Pages: 86-90,93-94,96-98,100,102
Title: The 21 scenes that made Bond greatAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Lists and briefly critiques twenty-one scenes from various J ames Bond films considered to embody the best of franchise t o date.
In: Film Review n676 November 2006 Pages: 70-74
Title: as the crow fliesAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actor Russell Crowe talks about his role in A GOOD YEAR and working relationship with director Ridley Scott. In a sideba r, very briefly looks at wine-related films, including FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE.
In: Cinema Retro v2 n4 Winter 2006 Pages: 8-10
Title: Benson turns back the clock - 1963Author: BENSON, Raymond Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The author briefly examines the cinema of 1963 and lists his top ten films from that year.
In: Screen International n1573 24 Nov 2006 Page: 32
Title: Nobody does it betterAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: CASINO ROYALE topped 27 territories on its opening weekend. Tables show the domestic and international takings of the fi rst 20 Bond films and the gross takings of DIE ANOTHER DAY b y territory, the most successful Bond film to date.
In: Empire n190 April 2005 Pages: 131-140
Title: Lets Revise...StuntsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A history of stunts in films. Includes a timeline of key events in the history of stunts and and a guide to films that feature the best stunts in them.
In: Cinema Retro n2 May 2005 Page: 6
Title: Icons return to the screen (well, sort of)Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: News that Sean Connery, Clint Eastwood and prior to his death, Marlon Brando have given permission to EA (Electronic Arts) to use their voices and likenesses in computer games based on their most famous onscreen characters.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n7 July 2000 Page: 62
Title: DVDsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Released on DVD.
In: Empire n134 August 2000 Page: 126
Title: DVDAuthor: [SB] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Broadcast 6 Nov 1998 Page: 6
Title: Licence to fill LWT scheduleAuthor: METHVEN, Nicola Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: LWT will keep its schedule open until just two hours before transmission to let viewers choose which if three James Bond films is to be screened on 15th November. Titled BATTLE OF THE BONDS.
In: Sight and Sound v2 n4 August 1992 Page: 69
Title: [Sight and Sound - v2 n4 August 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: The Film Daily v124 n39 27 Feb 1964 Page: 6
Title: [The Film Daily - v124 n39 27 Feb 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: British National Film Catalogue v1 1963
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v1 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinema v1 n5 Aug/Sep 1963 Pages: 32-33
Title: [Cinema - v1 n5 Aug/Sep 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v30 n358 November 1963 Page: 155
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v30 n358 November 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n8823 9 Oct 1963 Page: 6
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8823 9 Oct 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v33 n1 Winter 1963/64 Page: Winter 31
Title: [Sight and Sound - v33 n1 Winter 1963/64: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n2904 30 May 1963 Page: 72
Title: [Kine Weekly - n2904 30 May 1963: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Technical credits.
In: Amateur Cine World v6 n20 14 Nov 1963 Page: 770
Title: [Amateur Cine World - v6 n20 14 Nov 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 16 Oct 1963
Title: [Variety - 16 Oct 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n2923 10 Oct 1963 Page: 9
Title: [Kine Weekly - n2923 10 Oct 1963: no known title]Language: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(6)
Title: From Russia with loveAuthor: Chapman, Llewella Pages: 112 pages
Title: Some kind of hero: the remarkable story of the James Bond films
Author: FIELD, Matthew Pages: 704 pages
Title: For his eyes only: the women of James Bond
Author: Funnell, Lisa Pages: xviii, 309 pages
Title: music of James Bond
Author: BURLINGAME, Jon Pages: ix, 293 pages
Title: Robert Brownjohn: sex and typography: 1925-1970: life and work
Author: KING, Emily Pages: 239 p.
Title: Lenya: a life
Author: SPOTO, Donald Pages: 371p.
Description: First published in the USA by Little, Brown, 1989.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(9)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1560710
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-593023
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-231724
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(7)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1560710
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Cyan Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 12800 FeetBFI identifier: C-1299900
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Cyan Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 200 FeetBFI identifier: C-1299904
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magenta Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 12700 FeetBFI identifier: C-1215782
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magenta Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 200 FeetBFI identifier: C-1299906
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Yellow Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 12800 FeetBFI identifier: C-1215783
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Yellow Separation MatrixBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 200 FeetBFI identifier: C-1215784
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film