In 1969, Sean Connery briefly stepped away, handing the Walther PPK to Australian model George Lazenby. While a controversial choice at the time, the film has aged remarkably well.
| Year | Title | Bond Actor | Notable Feature | |------|-------|------------|------------------| | 1969 | | George Lazenby | Only non-Connery/Craig/Brosnan/Moore film for a decade. Tragic ending (Tracy’s death). | bond films by year
These films were made without the main production company’s involvement. In 1969, Sean Connery briefly stepped away, handing
This film is famous for its downbeat ending and is now often cited by critics as one of the best in the entire series due to its emotional weight and action sequences. Tragic ending (Tracy’s death)
Sean Connery defined the cinematic Bond as a suave, ruthless, and sophisticated agent. George Lazenby stepped in for a single, more emotional outing before Connery returned one last time for Eon. Dr. No (Sean Connery) 1963: From Russia with Love (Sean Connery) 1964: Goldfinger (Sean Connery) 1965: Thunderball (Sean Connery) 1967: You Only Live Twice (Sean Connery) 1969: On Her Majesty's Secret Service (George Lazenby) 1971: Diamonds Are Forever (Sean Connery) The Roger Moore Era (1973–1985)
After a six-year hiatus, Pierce Brosnan revitalized the franchise for the post-Cold War era, blending Connery's charm with Moore's wit and Dalton's action prowess. GoldenEye 1997: Tomorrow Never Dies 1999: The World Is Not Enough 2002: Die Another Day The Daniel Craig Era (2006–2021)