GoldenEye (1995)

Adventure Action Thriller
← Inspired by 5 films

When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of Alec Trevelyan, AKA Agent 006, a former ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond can save the world from a dangerous space weapon that -- in one short pulse -- could destroy the earth! As Bond squares off against his former compatriot, he also battles Xenia Onatopp, an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon.

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← Inspired By

Brief Encounter
Brief Encounter (1945)1
 From Russia with Love
From Russia with Love (1963)2
 The Wild Bunch
The Wild Bunch (1969)3
 The Third Man
The Third Man (1949)4
 Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind (1939)5

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Influenced By

  1. Brief Encounter (1945)
    "Méheux also drew inspiration from "Brief Encounter," appreciating its simplicity and the way it told its story through subtle lighting and composition." GoldenEye: Reintroducing Bond... James Bond David E. Williams The American Society of Cinematographers
  2. From Russia with Love (1963)
    "The fight scene between Bond and Alec Trevelyan in "GoldenEye" was influenced by the intense hand-to-hand combat in "From Russia with Love," particularly the confrontation between Bond and Red Grant." GoldenEye Wikipedia
  3. The Wild Bunch (1969)
    "Director Martin Campbell was inspired by "The Wild Bunch" for its realistic portrayal of violence. This influence is evident in the opening sequence of "GoldenEye," where General Ourumov executes a soldier, mirroring a similar scene from "The Wild Bunch."" GoldenEye Wikipedia
  4. The Third Man (1949)
    "Cinematographer Phil Méheux aimed to emulate the thematic elements of "The Third Man," particularly its exploration of characters who are presumed dead but are alive. He incorporated similar lighting techniques to achieve a comparable visual style." GoldenEye: Reintroducing Bond... James Bond David E. Williams The American Society of Cinematographers
  5. Gone with the Wind (1939)
    "The grandeur and classic cinematography of "Gone with the Wind" influenced Méheux's approach to creating a visually rich and opulent setting in "GoldenEye."" GoldenEye: Reintroducing Bond... James Bond David E. Williams The American Society of Cinematographers