Goldfinger, released in 1964, marks a pivotal moment in the James Bond series. Departing from its spy thriller roots, the film embraces elaborate gadgets, extravagant sets, and tongue-in-cheek humor. Sean Connery stars as Bond, tasked with thwarting the gold smuggler Goldfinger’s (Gert Fröbe) attempt to rob Fort Knox.
Goldfinger’s villainous entourage includes the sultry pilot Pussy Galore and the lethal Oddjob, who dispatches foes with his steel-rimmed bowler hat. Bond faces perilous encounters, notably an ominous laser, in his pursuit of Goldfinger. The film’s success shaped the future of the James Bond series and influenced action films of the late ’60s and early ’70s.
The movie carries a PG rating and belongs to the genres of action, adventure, spy film, and thriller.
