Review of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) by Dave R — 14 Nov 2012

George Lazenby's turn as James Bond is impressive in one of the best Bond films ever made.

This review of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) was written by Dave R on 14 Nov 2012.

On Her Majesty's Secret Service has generally received positive reviews.

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