Live and Let Die
Seen it?1973 | 121 min | Adventure, Action, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it and it made about 18 times its budget. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Goldfinger, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
James Bond must investigate a mysterious murder case of a British agent in New Orleans. Soon he finds himself up against a gangster boss named Mr. Big.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$126 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 498K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Guy Hamilton
- Roger MooreJames Bond
- Yaphet KottoKananga/Mr. Big
- Jane SeymourSolitaire
- Clifton JamesSheriff J.W. Pepper
- Julius HarrisTee Hee
- Geoffrey HolderBaron Samedi
- David HedisonFelix Leiter
- Gloria HendryRosie Carver
- Bernard LeeM
- Lois MaxwellMiss Moneypenny