James Bond

The unusually violent adventure remains the lowest-grossing movie in the 007 series.

Song represented a bold step toward modernity for the James Bond franchise, which had long relied on silky crooned ballads for its themes.

The 1977 movie spent money to make money, relying on a bigger budget to reignite audience fascination with the British super-spy.

"I never saw what the fuss was about," he later said. "Hundreds of actors have played Hamlet."

After adventures at the bottom of the ocean and in outer space, 007 returned to earth in series' 12th movie.

Both success stories began on the same day - and their paths would cross on a number of occasions.

American actor was all set to start shooting until five-movie veteran decided to return for ‘Octopussy.’

Roger Moore originally planned to bow out of the franchise after 1981's 'For Your Eyes Only.'

Fans could compare and contrast their favorite 007 with 'Octopussy' and 'Never Say Never Again.'

Roger Moore was old, too old, when he made his final appearance as 007 in 1985.