Thunderball Censorship

CoolHandBondCoolHandBond Mactan IslandPosts: 7,280MI6 Agent

As was the norm in those days, Eon sent a shooting script to the BBFC for advice on classification. Here are the notes…


It’s interesting that most of the initial concerns raised actually ended up in the final cut.

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

Comments

  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,802Chief of Staff

    Very interesting indeed…and I’m glad Eon stuck, largely, by their script. Thanks CHB 🍸

    YNWA 97
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,930Chief of Staff

    Lipson, eh? 😄

    I agree, very interesting. Thanks!

  • sinlumsinlum Posts: 223MI6 Agent

    I don't know if this was ever discussed on here, but I am pretty sure I once saw a snippet on the BBFC concerning OHMSS. Apparently, when Ruby writes the "8" on Bond's leg at the dinner table, and Bunt asks if anything is the matter he was originally meant to just say "Just a slight stiffness coming on".

    The BBFC objected to the line but suggested Bond could add "in the shoulder due to the altitude no doubt" to remove the sexual innuendo and that's what was put in the final version of the script.

  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,930Chief of Staff

    Yes, that was discussed here though I can't remember when.

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