It is the first of three bond films to be directed by lewis gilbert After its release in 1967, connery stepped down from the role, leading to the hiring of george lazenby for 1969's on her majesty's secret service. The screenplay of you only live twice was written by roald dahl, and loosely based on ian fleming 's 1964 novel of the same name
You Only Live Twice (1967)
It is the first james bond.
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James bond investigates the case in japan and comes face to face with his archenemy blofeld. Meet the cast of the 1967 james bond film, featuring sean connery, donald pleasence, akiko wakabayashi and more Learn about the challenges and highlights of filming in japan, the theme song by nancy sinatra and the box office success. Learn more about the full cast of you only live twice with news, photos, videos and more at tv guide
You only live twice is the first bond film to be directed by lewis gilbert, who later directed 1977's the spy who loved me and 1979's moonraker, both starring roger moore
