From Russia With Love (1963)

An original United Artists b&w photo still from ‘From Russia with Love’ (1963).

Depicting a rare standoff that differs subtly but significantly from the finished film. In this publicity image, Bond is not the one with the rifle over his shoulder, as in the screen version; instead, the positioning of the characters is reversed, which makes this a very rare image.
 
This discrepancy is exactly what gives the still its particular interest and collectability. Studio publicity photographs were often staged separately from filmed scenes or rearranged for compositional impact, resulting in images that do not appear anywhere in the final cut. Here, the altered blocking creates a moment that feels both familiar and strangely reimagined, offering insight into the film’s production and marketing process. For Bond enthusiasts and collectors, the still stands as a compelling alternative view of one of the series’

• Year: 1963
  
• Condition: Unframed
• Size: 8 X 10 Inches
  
• Product Code: T6328