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From Russia with Love (1963)
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From Russia with Love (1963)

Action, Thriller, Adventure • 1h 55m

Overview

Agent 007 is back in the second installment of the James Bond series, this time battling a secret crime organization known as SPECTRE. Russians Rosa Klebb and Kronsteen are out to snatch a decoding device known as the Lektor, using the ravishing Tatiana to lure Bond into helping them. Bond willingly travels to meet Tatiana in Istanbul, where he must rely on his wits to escape with his life in a series of deadly encounters with the enemy.

Director: Terence Young

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Best Audio Release

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Additional Info

Criterion LaserDisc includes an exclusive commentary, which was later banned by EON and caused the release to be recalled.

Format

UHD Blu-ray

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Length

115 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

14 days ago
Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release

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Best Audio Release

1992/1993 MGM LaserDisc

Additional Info

Criterion LaserDisc includes an exclusive commentary, which was later banned by EON and caused the release to be recalled.

Format
UHD Blu-ray
UHD Tiers
Featured Lists
Length
115 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
14 days ago
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