James Bond Movies: Sean Connery Era

1962 - 19716 Films11h 42m3.9 Average

Sean Connery's legendary portrayal that established the cinematic Bond template, combining suave sophistication with deadly efficiency. These films feature the classic Ken Adam production design, John Barry's iconic scores, and the wonderful balance of action, humor, and style that defined 1960s Bond.

While largely episodic, these films established key characters like Q and Moneypenny, and showcase Bond at his most effortlessly cool. Diamonds Are Forever represents Connery's official farewell to the role, although he eventually returned one last time in the unofficial Never Say Never Again (listed in the Release Order).

There are 6 other watch orders available – see the links up above.

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Dr. No

19621h 50m4
Director: Terence Young
Cast: Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman, Jack Lord, Anthony Dawson

Agent 007 is sent to Jamaica to investigate the mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius plotting to sabotage the U.S. space program. Bond must infiltrate the villain's island fortress and stop his diabolical scheme before it's too late.

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From Russia with Love

19631h 55m4.1
Director: Terence Young
Cast: Sean Connery, Daniela Bianchi, Pedro Armendáriz, Robert Shaw, Lotte Lenya

Agent 007 faces off against the secret crime organization SPECTRE in this second James Bond adventure, as he travels to Istanbul to retrieve a crucial decoding device. Bond must navigate deadly encounters and romantic intrigue while battling Russian operatives who are using a beautiful woman to lure him into their trap.

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Goldfinger

19641h 50m4.3
Director: Guy Hamilton
Cast: Sean Connery, Gert Fröbe, Honor Blackman, Harold Sakata, Shirley Eaton

Special agent 007 faces off against the notorious villain Goldfinger, a powerful tycoon plotting a devious scheme against Fort Knox that threatens the world's economy.

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Thunderball

19652h 10m3.8
Director: Terence Young
Cast: Sean Connery, Claudine Auger, Adolfo Celi, Luciana Paluzzi, Rik Van Nutter

Secret agent James Bond travels to the Bahamas to stop a criminal organization that has stolen two nuclear bombs and is demanding a massive ransom. Racing against time, Bond must prevent global catastrophe in this high-stakes underwater adventure.

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You Only Live Twice

19671h 57m3.7
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Cast: Sean Connery, Akiko Wakabayashi, Mie Hama, Tetsuro Tamba, Teru Shimada

James Bond travels to Japan to investigate mysterious spacecraft disappearances that are pushing the world's superpowers toward war, leading to a confrontation with his nemesis Blofeld.

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Diamonds Are Forever

19712h3.5
Director: Guy Hamilton
Cast: Sean Connery, Jill St. John, Charles Gray, Lana Wood, Jimmy Dean

James Bond investigates a diamond smuggling operation that leads him to Las Vegas, where he confronts his longtime nemesis Blofeld.

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