Well, seeing as how this film boasts an ensemble team of skilled directors - one of whom is John Huston - and performers, - one of whom is Orson Welles - I suppose you could that this film was worth the wait, though I wouldn't particularly recommend that you say that, seeing as how this is anything but the serious piece you would expect it to be, considering the names attached. Wow, it took them four films before they finally got around to adapting what was the first installment in the '007' novel series, and this film isn't even an official member of the '007' film series, or at least not as far as EON Productions is concerned. Ridiculous circumstances lead to the involvement of a colorful cast of characters, including the villainous Le Chiffre (Orson Welles), seasoned gambler Evelyn Tremble (Peter Sellers) and Bond's bumbling nephew, Jimmy Bond (Woody Allen). Bond is called back into duty when the mysterious organization SMERSH begins assassinating British secret agents.

Plus, we would have nothing to talk about otherwise.This wacky send-up of James Bond films stars David Niven as the iconic debonair spy, now retired and living a peaceful existence. There could be spoilers related to the story in any episode of Bookjug, but we feel the experience of reading the book is what matters more than anything we could spoil. We encourage you to do the same:Ī VERY SPECIAL THANKS to Simon Vance, he is a kind and amazingly talented man! Also, IMMENSE GRATITUDE to Blackstone Audio for providing the audiobook sample that you folks got to enjoy during the show! Check their audiobook store at ! We usually listen to our books, but will consume the medium in all ways. Taut, tense, and effortlessly stylish, Ian Fleming’s inaugural James Bond adventure has all the hallmarks that made the series a touchstone for a generation of readers' But what if the cards won’t cooperate? After a brutal night at the gaming tables, Bond soon finds himself dodging would-be assassins, fighting off brutal torturers, and going all-in to save the life of his beautiful female counterpart, Vesper Lynd. If Bond can wipe out his bankroll, Le Chiffre will likely be “retired” by his paymasters in Moscow. One of SMERSH’s most deadly operatives, the man known only as “Le Chiffre,” has been a prime target of the British Secret Service for years.

His mission? Bankrupt a ruthless Russian agent who’s been on a bad luck streak at the baccarat table. 'In the novel that introduced James Bond to the world, Ian Fleming’s agent 007 is dispatched to a French casino in Royale-les-Eaux. The boys read Ian Fleming's Casino Royale! James Bond! Bookjug is back with a VERY special episode.

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