Licensed to Love and Kill

Date: 1979
Director: Lindsay Shonteff
Production Company: Firebird Films

Stars: Gareth Hunt, Nick Tate, Fiona Curzon, Gary Hope, Geoffrey Keen
Location(s): Hertfordshire, London

Region(s): ,

Storyline:

A secret agent is called in to investigate the disappearance of a diplomat.

Additional Information:

Page compiled by Phil Wilkinson

Also known as ‘Undercover Lover’ (US title)

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Charles Bind parachutes to safety from a sabotaged jet fighter before the titles roll.

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In his E-Type Jaguar, Britain's number one agent arrives outside the Ministry of Defence before passing a rose to his female Passenger. Whitehall Place SW1 with Whitehall crossing the background.

The trees have thrived. SJ

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Charles Bind (Gareth Hunt) enters the building for his meeting with Stockwell.

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Number One is sent to the United States to bring back Lord Dangerfield. The Holiday Inn at Heathrow Airport on Bath Road in Hillingdon, Greater London.

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Arriving in a Ford Transit Minibus, Bind checks into his hotel. The entrance of the Holiday Inn, Heathrow Airport.

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After Lucifer Orchid (Gary Hope) tells his hyper-agent Jensen Fury (Nick Tate) that Britain has sent their number one agent to find Lord Dangerfield, the pair walk across the lawn from the Senator's house. Norbury Park House, Mickleham, Surrey. (SR)

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The Senator and his Ultra-One make plans to capture Dangerfield's daughter before they reach a bandaged Man who has had surgery to make him look like Charles Bind. Norbury Park House was built in 1774 and is a privately owned Georgian manor house near Leatherhead and Dorking, Surrey. (SR)

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When Bind calls on the Senator the next morning he's attacked by two Henchmen (Tim Condren and Deep Roy). Norbury Park House. (SR)

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The Senator invites Bind to join him for lunch. Norbury Park House. (SR)

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Bind opens the door of his Jaguar for Carlotta Muff-Dangerfield (Fiona Curzon) after it arrives from England following modifications. The Holiday Inn at Heathrow Airport, now the quaintly named "Holiday Inn London - Heathrow M4, Junction 4, an IHG Hotel".

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A masked Motorcyclist watches as Bind drives away with Carlotta. The driveway at Heathrow Airport's Holiday Inn on Bath Road, Harlington.

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Carlotta shows Bind around her Father's house.

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During a battle with the Masked Motorcyclist, Bind operates one of the additions to his car . . . a rather cumbersome cutting wheel that's released towards his pursuer!

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After the replacement Number One is killed by Jensen, Bind is led outside to be shot. Norbury Park House. (SR)

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Leaving a number of Orchid's Henchmen dead after a shoot out, Bind makes his escape. Norbury Park House. (SR)

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Followed by Jensen, Bind arrives at the club where Scarlet Star works.

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Looking through a window, Ultra-One sees Bind flee from the building.

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Jensen fires towards the mound that Bind is hiding behind before the British agent uses a remote control to bring his car closer.

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Lucifer Orchid flies to England.

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A taxi brings the Senator to the home of killer Madam Wang.

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As they walk through Trafalgar Square, Senator Orchid tells Lord Dangerfield that his daughter is very beautiful. Facing the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square WC2.

Neil Kenny returned to Trafalgar Square 45 years later.

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Orchid tells Lord Dangerfield (Noel Johnson) that his life will be over when he blows up the American President. Trafalgar Square with St. Martin-in-the Fields church in the centre background.

The fountains are currently undergoing some work. SJ

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Number One leaves Stockwell's office at the Ministry after being told to take a rest and handing over his Magnums. Scotland Place SW1 with Whitehall Place through the archway to the left.

Doors where windows once were. SJ

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The camera follows Bind as he crosses the road. Great Scotland Yard with Whitehall in the distance.

The corner of Scotland Place and Great Scotland Yard is celebrated due to its appearances as the Ministry of Magic in 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.' and in 'Deathly Hallows Part One.' SJ

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A Chinese Woman pulls up in the agent's Jaguar and the pair head for Bind's apartment. Outside the first headquarters of the Metropolitan Police on Great Scotland Yard SW1.

No change. SJ

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Discovering that the woman was a Man in disguise, Bind returns to the Ministry of Defence. Looking towards Scotland Place from Great Scotland Yard. Great Scotland Yard, can also be seen in 'Morning Call', 'Atonement', 'The Crooked Sky', 'Children of Men' and 'The IPCRESS File'.

Panning left. SJ

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Stockwell sends Bind to where Lord Dangerfield and his daughter are on holiday.

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Number One arrives at a lake in Switzerland.

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The camera pans with the agent as he walks.

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Bind approaches a jetty to be told that Carlotta is out in her speedboat on the lake.

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On the shore, Jensen assembles and loads his rifle.

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Avoiding Jensen's attempt on his life, Bind flies back home. Heathrow Airport to the south of Bath Road, Harlington.

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Stockwell's Daimler Limousine meets Number One at the airport. IMDb advises that this is the Compass Centre at Heathrow Airport, Hounslow in Greater London.

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On the journey, Stockwell explains that Bind is finished as Lord Dangerfield has complained about him to the Prime Minister and the CIA have complained about him to the Ministry of Defence. The exit from Heathrow Airport in Greater London that runs through the tunnel beneath runway one.

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CIA Agents prepare themselves for the arrival of the Vice-President of the USA's plane. In the distance stands the frequently seen Central control tower at Heathrow Airport on Bath Road in the Borough of Hillingdon.

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Bind arrives at a small airstrip and requests a helicopter.

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A Motorcycle Escort ensure the safety of the Vice-President as a limousine carries him to his hotel.

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Number One's helicopter swoops down and shots are ired into the Vice-President's car.

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Taking his part in the plan, Lord Dangerfield pauses as he heads to meet with the President. In the background stands Admiralty Arch on The Mall in SW1.

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As news of the shooting breaks, Bind lands the helicopter.

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Ducking beneath the rotors, Bind runs for his car before driving to meet with Stockwell.

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Bind flies out to Orchid's island in the Atlantic where he comes face to face with the Senator.

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After Senator Orchid unintentionally kills himself, Bind tackles his Henchmen.

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Deploying the Jaguar's wings, Bind drives towards the gates of the Senator's estate. The gates of Brocket Hall in Lemsford, Hertfordshire, which are also seen in 'Omen III: The Final Conflict' and 'Happy Ever After'.

A much tidier entrance today, (SR)

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The E-Type lands safely before Number One goes on to complete his mission. The gateway to Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire.