Thunderball (1965)

An Original b&w publicity/photo still #T-L-2A from Thunderball (1965).

Reflecting the film’s blend of espionage intrigue, technical ingenuity, and cool sophistication that defined the peak of Sean Connery’s Bond era. As one of the most commercially successful Bond films of the 1960s, Thunderball expanded the series’ scope with elaborate gadgets, exotic settings, and a heightened sense of realism grounded in Cold War anxieties. Its emphasis on technology and covert operations helped cement the franchise’s enduring identity.

The still depicts James Bond (Sean Connery) examining a compact device while facing an associate inside a workshop-like interior filled with equipment and machinery. Dressed in a short-sleeved shirt, Bond appears focused and analytical, embodying the character’s trademark blend of intellect and composure. The surrounding technical apparatus and subdued lighting reinforce the film’s atmosphere of surveillance and preparation, capturing a quieter but essential moment of tension and ingenuity within Thunderball’s high-stakes narrative.

• Year: 1965
  
• Size: 8 X 10 Inches
• Condition: Unframed
• Product Code: T6404