Review of The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) by Justin C — 21 May 2008

Probably my favorite Bond, although I prefer Connery to Moore. But I love Christopher Lee as Scaramanga & the locations.

This review of The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) was written by Justin C on 21 May 2008.

The Man with the Golden Gun has generally received mixed reviews.

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