Sean Connery returns as James Bond opposite Klaus Maria Brandauer’s Maximillian Largo and Kim Basinger’s Domino Petachi in this non‑Eon Bond adventure, Never Say Never Again.
Main cast
- James BondSean ConneryMain
- Maximillian LargoKlaus Maria BrandauerMain
- Domino PetachiKim BasingerMain
- Fatima BlushBarbara CarreraMain
- Ernst Stavro BlofeldMax von SydowMain
Supporting cast
- MEdward FoxSupp
- QAlec McCowenSupp
- Miss MoneypennyPamela SalemSupp
- Felix LeiterBernie CaseySupp
- Nigel Small‑FawcettRowan AtkinsonSupp
- Jack PetachiGavan O’HerlihySupp
- LiptonPat RoachSupp
- Lord AmbroseAnthony SharpSupp
Guest & voice
- Lady in BahamasValerie LeonGuest
- Captain PedersonRik MayallGuest
- Dr. KovacsMilena VukoticGuest
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About this cast
Never Say Never Again is a 1983 spy film and a non‑canonical remake of Thunderball, starring Sean Connery in his final outing as James Bond. The plot follows Bond as he battles SPECTRE’s Ernst Stavro Blofeld and the flamboyant rogue agent Maximillian Largo, who has stolen two nuclear warheads. Featuring an international cast including Klaus Maria Brandauer, Barbara Carrera and Kim Basinger, the…
FAQs
Who plays James Bond in Never Say Never Again?
Sean Connery plays James Bond, returning to the role after a 12‑year hiatus, in his final screen appearance as the character.
Who plays Domino in Never Say Never Again?
Kim Basinger plays Domino Petachi, the love interest and sister of the brainwashed US Air Force pilot Jack Petachi.
Is Never Say Never Again an official Bond film?
No, it is a non‑Eon production, the result of a legal battle over the Thunderball rights. It is not considered part of the official Eon Productions Bond canon.
What year was Never Say Never Again released?
The film was released in 1983, the same year as the official Eon Bond film Octopussy.
Who directed Never Say Never Again?
The film was directed by Irvin Kershner, best known for directing The Empire Strikes Back.
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