When Bond is sent to investigate a security leak at the high-tech Zoran Industries, he discovers a hotbed of murder and deception. The company's mysterious owner, Max Zoran (Christopher Walken) has devised a plan to corner the world's microchip market, even if he has to kill millions to do it! But before Bond can stop Zoran, he must confront the madman's beautiful and deadly companion May Day (Grace Jones). With help from the gorgeous Stacey (Tanya Roberts), Bond will launch an all-out assault on Zoran's deadly scheme, climaxing in a spine-tingling duel on the upper spans of the Golden Gate Bridge.

The suspense moves at full throttle, propelled by thrilling chases, vicious brawls, and explosive gun battles. It's an edge-of-your-seat action thriller with the style, wit, and sizzling sensuality of Agent 007 himself.

Trivia

The disclamer, "Neither the name Zorin nor any other name in this film is meant to portray a real company or actual person" was added after producers discovered a real company run by a person name "Zoran."

Roger Moore's final appearance as 007.

Lois Maxwell's final appearance as Moneypenny.

Filming was delayed when the "007" stage at Pinewood Studios burns down. It was totally rebuilt in less than four months, and renamed "The Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage".

Tanya Roberts got the role after Broccoli saw her in Beastmaster, The (1982).

During filming, Grace Jones' boyfriend was a little-known actor named Dolph Lundgren.  Lundgren has a small part in the film as a KGB heavy.

This film is often credited with helping to spark the interest in snowboarding.
Theme
Duran Duran
Meeting you with a view to a kill
Face to face with secret places, feel the chill

Nightfall covers me, but you know the plans I'm making
Still overseas, could it be the hole I'm opening wide
A sacred why, A mystery gaping inside
A week is why

Until we dance into the fire
That fatal kiss is all we need
Dance into the fire
To fatal sounds of broken dreams
Dance into the fire
That fatal kiss is all we need
Dance into the fire

The choice for you is the view to a kill
Between the shades assassination standing still

Earth's crystal tears, the fall of snowflakes on your body
First time in years to drench your skin in lover's rosy stain
A chance to find the phoenix or the flame
A chance to die

But can we dance into the fire
That fatal kiss is all we need
Dance into the fire
To fatal sounds of broken dreams
Dance into the fire
That fatal kiss is all we need
Dance into the fire

When all we see is the view to a kill

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