Moonraker (1979)

Where all the other Bonds end… this one begins!

Moonraker (1979) poster

After Drax Industries' Moonraker space shuttle is hijacked, secret agent James Bond is assigned to investigate, traveling to California to meet the company's owner, the mysterious Hugo Drax. With the help of scientist Dr. Holly Goodhead, Bond soon uncovers Drax's nefarious plans for humanity, all the while fending off an old nemesis, Jaws, and venturing to Venice, Rio, the Amazon...and even outer space.

Director: Lewis Gilbert
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Barry
Cinematography: Jean Tournier
Editing: John Glen
Production: EON Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés, United Artists
Country: France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Budget: $34M
Box Office: $210M
Original Language: en

Themes

Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Station and Distress Call, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Spy and Espionage Thriller

Keywords

space marine, based on novel or book, venice, italy, mass murder, rio de janeiro, space suit, marcus square, space battle, secret base, gondola, laser, space travel, utopia, boat chase, mi6

Trailer

Moonraker Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moonraker about?
After Drax Industries' Moonraker space shuttle is hijacked, secret agent James Bond is assigned to investigate, traveling to California to meet the company's owner, the mysterious Hugo Drax. With the help of scientist Dr. Holly Goodhead, Bond soon uncovers Drax's nefarious plans for humanity, all the while fending off an old nemesis, Jaws, and venturing to Venice, Rio, the Amazon...and even outer space.
Who directed Moonraker?
Moonraker was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Who stars in Moonraker?
Moonraker stars Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel, Corinne Cléry, Bernard Lee.
How long is Moonraker?
Moonraker has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
What genre is Moonraker?
Moonraker is a Action, Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction film.
What is the budget of Moonraker?
Moonraker had a budget of $34M.
How much did Moonraker gross?
Moonraker grossed $210M worldwide.
Where was Moonraker produced?
Moonraker was produced in France, United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Moonraker?
The themes of Moonraker include: Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Station and Distress Call, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Spy and Espionage Thriller.