Never Say Never Again
Date: 1983
Director: Irvin Kershner
Production Company: PSO International
Stars: Sean Connery, Kim Basinger, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Max von Sydow, Barbara Carrera, Alec McCowen, Edward Fox, Rowan Atkinson, Bernie Casey
Location(s): France, Monaco, Bahamas, Spain, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire
Region(s): Caribbean, South East M-Q, Spain
Storyline:
Bond back in remake of Thunderball (q.v.) again seeking those two pesky missing missiles.
Additional Information:
Stills by SJ.
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- Capture 1
- 'Now' required
The opening sequence somewhere on New Providence, Bahamas... and after 9 years revealed during lockdown by Martijn Mulder and Thomas Glietzmann as southwest of Nassau. The abandoned house appears on Google Maps west of City Dump Road. Great work, chaps!
- Capture 2
- 26 Feb 2017
Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire, also seen, among others, in 'A Shot in the Dark', 'The World Is Not Enough', 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' and 'Portrait of Clare'.
On a recent visit to Luton Hoo Nick Knight managed a shot to replace the Google image. (RL)
- Capture 3
- 26 Feb 2017
Luton Hoo.
A shot of the same place from Nick Knight. (RL)
- Capture 4
- 12 Sep 2011
Dunno. Real?... Yes found by Neil Rigby and confirmed by Eric Saussine.
Looks real alright. Neil Rigby tells us that it is now Luton Hoo golf & spa hotel. Near the main Luton Hoo building off The Warren Drive.
- Capture 5
- 'Now' required
Prince George Wharf, Nassau, Bahamas. Now behind locked gates, adds RJ.
- Capture 6
- 17 Aug 2009
Rawson Square, Nassau.
Now, but pouring with rain. RJ.
- Capture 7
- 17 Aug 2009
And again.
Still pouring. RJ.
- Capture 8
- 21 Nov 2020
Near Prince George Wharf area.
The bar and grill view provided by Eric Saussine. (SJ)
- Capture 9
- 'Now' required
The British Colonial Hotel still survives at 1 Bay Street but this is the reception of the Sheraton Grand Hotel, demolished in 2012. As Martijn points out in his video (to which I was guided with thanks to "Special agent H"), there are some Sheraton emblems to be spotted by the eagle-eyed.
- Capture 10
- 30 Aug 2011
Villa in Le Castellet area of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France.
An aerial view of the villa on Avenue De L' Olivier near Avenue Bella Vista D 6007, provided by Neil Rigby and Birdseye.
- Capture 11
- 21 Nov 2020
Port de la Sante, Villefranche.
Eric's view now: looks like he had to use a bit of elevation over the market stalls. (SJ)
- Capture 12
- 21 Nov 2020
Casino de Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Eric in daylight. (SJ)
- Capture 13
- 21 Nov 2020
But this is an interior at Waddesdon Manor, Bucks.
"Indeed this is the Dining Room at Waddesdon Manor on the south side of the house looking north-east. Nick Cox confirmed with a nice angle from the 1998 guidebook, with our gratitude in Jan 2012... However now replaced with what I initially thought was an original, even though the angle is not quite as good, but in fact it's from the net. (SJ)
- Capture 14
- 21 Nov 2020
Then back to the casino interior.
The casino of Monte Carlo's atrium used for the tango by Eric. (SJ)
- Capture 15
- 21 Nov 2020
Port de la Darse, Villefranche.
Taken from the left rather than the right hand side by Eric (SJ)
- Capture 16
- 21 Nov 2020
And again.
Again off-angle but that's the same no parking or waiting sign on the right hand side. Taken by Eric. (SJ)
- Capture 17
- 21 Nov 2020
Entrance hall of villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, now a museum, at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
A top view of the door at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Eric again (SJ)
- Capture 18
- 21 Nov 2020
La Citadelle, Villefranche.
"The real fort - Citadelle de Villefrance sur Mer - has not changed a bit," Eric, but see the next capture and comparison. SJ
- Capture 19
- 19 Nov 2020
La Citadelle, Villefranche or is this the Alcazaba overlooking the bay of Almeria, Spain? ... solved after more than ten years: click the date.
No wonder this had us perplexed! It's a model, with thanks to Eric who provides a great still to confirm. (SJ)
- Capture 20
- 24 Dec 2010
Los Escullos, next to the Castillo San Felipe, Cabo de Gata, Spain.
Quite a steep path down to this shoreline: must have a been a haul for a fully equipped film crew. SJ
- Capture 21
- 12 Sep 2011
And an extra still provided by Neil Rigby who has found this location when investigating nsna004
A bit further on from Luton Hoo on Warren Drive is another scene, where the Ford Cortina crashes: one can make out the hole in the wall to this day and the chimney and railway carriage type hut in the film still and now pic from bing maps... thank you Neil
- Capture 22
- 21 Nov 2020
Bond arrives at Nice airport. A further three stills added by Eric Saussine who has provided so many super comparisons.
As is the case with so many airports, there are changes. Eric (SJ)
- Capture 23
- 21 Nov 2020
Connery overlooks Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat from above Villefranche-sur-Mer.
The bay looks a lot busier. Postcard-perfect from Eric. (SJ)
- Capture 24
- 21 Nov 2020
Largo's flying saucer/disco volante.
Taken by Eric who adds that this is still anchored at Antibes.
- Capture 25
- 03 Jan 2021
Le rampe Saint-Michel, Menton on the Cote d'Azur just west of the border with Italy found by Eric.
Another by Eric. (SJ)