A View to a Kill
1985 · Movie · PG · 131 min · ★ 6.2 · 38% critics
A microchip built to withstand nuclear electromagnetic pulses ends up in the hands of the KGB, sending a British agent on a mission to uncover how and why. His investigation draws him toward an industry rival plotting to destroy competition and cause widespread chaos in Silicon Valley.
Based on From a View to a Kill
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Details
- Years
- 1985
- Release date
- 1985-05-24
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 131 min
- Critic score
- 38/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (2,202 votes)
- Box office
- $152,400,000
- Budget
- $30,000,000
About
Enjoy if you want bold 80s Bond thrills with high-energy spectacle and a standout villain; Not for you if you prefer tighter spy plotting or a less campy tone, and you disliked The Deep or Ice Station Zebra.
Pros: 80s energy; memorable villain; standout locations | Cons: cheesy tone; uneven action; weak motivation
Themes
- london, england
- helicopter
- fire
- drug abuse
- france
- paris, france
- england
- san francisco, california
- horse race
- secret identity
- fire engine
- villain
- +17 more
Awards & recognition
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actress · 1986 · nominated
Cast & crew
Roger Moore
as James Bond
Tanya Roberts
as Stacey Sutton
Christopher Walken
as Max Zorin
Grace Jones
as May Day
Patrick Macnee
as Tibbett
Patrick Bauchau
as Scarpine
David Yip
as Chuck Lee
Fiona Fullerton
as Pola Ivanova
Manning Redwood
as Bob Conley
Alison Doody
as Jenny Flex
Directed by John Glen