Licence to Kill

Licence to Kill

James Bond is out on his own and out for revenge.

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Release Date

6/13/1989

Runtime

133 mins

Overview

After capturing the notorious drug lord Franz Sanchez, Bond's close friend and former CIA agent Felix Leiter is left for dead and his wife is murdered. Bond goes rogue and seeks vengeance on those responsible, as he infiltrates Sanchez's organization from the inside.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$32,000,000

Revenue

$156,167,015

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A Bond film stripped of its usual suave detachment, fueled instead by raw fury and the weight of personal loss. It's a grittier, more visceral entry that trades wit for vengeance.

Mood

AngryTenseDefiant

Themes

RevengeCorruptionBetrayalFriendship

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Propulsive

Look

NaturalisticHigh-contrast

Structure

Linear

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