Thunderball (1965)

Original b&w photo still T-14.

 In this iconic sequence, James Bond (Sean Connery) prepares to make a daring escape using the Bell Textron Jetpack after infiltrating a SPECTRE operative's funeral. Dressed in a sharp suit and protective helmet, Bond manoeuvres the controls of the "Rocket Belt" to soar over a chateau wall and reach his waiting Aston Martin DB5. This moment perfectly blends grounded espionage with the ‘over the top’ gadgetry that became a signature of the Connery era.
 
Thunderball was the moment "Bondmania" officially conquered the globe, becoming the highest-grossing entry of the early series when adjusted for inflation. It cemented Sean Connery as the definitive 1960s masculine icon and solidified the James Bond formula: exotic locations, high-tech gadgets, and grand-scale action.

• Year: 1965
  
• Size: 8 X 10 Inches
• Condition: Unframed
• Product Code: T6652