Connery's decision to quit as Bond left Broccoli and Saltzman with a headache. The press went into overdrive speculating on Connery's successor; while the producers chose good-looking Australian actor George Lazenby after successful screen tests. Avengers superstar Diana Rigg was brought in as an added lure and the resulting action-packed film ensured that the franchise would continue.

GENRE: Spy, Action/Adventure, Detective
MPAA RATING: PG
RUN TIME: 2h 20m
RELEASE DATE: December 18, 1969
STARRING: George Lazenby, Diana Rigg, Telly Savalas, Gabriele Ferzetti, Ilse Steppat
DIRECTOR(S): Peter Hunt
PRODUCER(S): Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman
WRITER(S): Richard Maibaum
STUDIO: United Artists