The result is one of the most bizarre films imaginable. Unfortunately, Sellers’ ego reached critical mass during the production and he was fired mid-way into filming–and suddenly roles that were originally envisioned as cameos had to be expanded to finish the project. When the property wound up at Columbia Pictures, they decided to create the satire to end all satires with a host of writers, five famous directors, and an all-star cast led by Peter Sellers. No” was a great hit in the early 1960s, and Eon quickly snapped up the rights to the rest of Ian Fleming’s novels about super spy James Bond–except for the “Casino Royale”, which had already been purchased earlier by CBS for a 1950s television adaptation. One of the Bonds, whose real name is Evelyn Tremble is sent to take on Le Chiffre in a game of baccarat, but all the Bonds get more than they can handle.”Įon Production’s “Dr. That every agent will be named James Bond. In order to trick SMERSH and Le Chiffre, Bond thinks up the ultimate plan. “After the death of M, Sir James Bond is called back out of retirement to stop SMERSH. Being that British country of origin posters for the James Bond films are the most sought after of all Bond poster collectables this scarce item represents a fantastic piece of 007 movie memorabilia. No pinholes and just minimal of handling and age wear with the multitude of colours deep, unfaded and vibrant. Originally folded (as issued) this beautiful UNRESTORED 1967 example displays and presents to very good effect.

It really is remarkable artwork and one of the most beautiful Bond film posters. McGinnis in turn produced a stunning and multi-colourful image of a naked, psychedelic girl covered in 007 tattoos. The only real link to EON’s films was the hiring of respected Bond illustrator Robert McGinnis to create the central theme and imagery.

No” in 1962 Feldman opted to adapt the novel as a spy-spoof, a parody with his big budget madcap comedy very much in tone of the swinging, psychedelic sixties. After the huge successes of the more mainstream Bond films beginning with “Dr. Screen rights to Fleming’s first Bond novel, ‘Casino Royale’ were originally owned by producer Charles K.

A truly scarce original country of origin full size 30″ x 40″ British quad poster for the 1967 James Bond spoof spy film “Casino Royale”.

Casino royale poster original