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Where was The Spy Who Loved Me filmed?

1977 film, directed by Lewis Gilbert.

  • Japan

The story is set in Italy, about 6,004 miles (9,662 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Italy; London; Egypt; Beirut
Filmed in
Japan
Distance
About 6,004 miles (9,662 km) between Italy and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 5,896 miles (9,488 km) between London and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 6,032 miles (9,708 km) between Egypt and the nearest filming location.

About The Spy Who Loved Me

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Released
1977
Director
Lewis Gilbert
Cast
Roger MooreBernard LeeLois MaxwellDesmond LlewelynRichard KielCurd JürgensOlga BiseraBarbara BachEva Rueber-StaierVernon Dobtcheff
Genre
ThrillerSpyAdventureAction
Based on
James Bond

The story

Two ballistic missile submarines—one British and one Soviet—suddenly vanish, prompting MI6 agent James Bond (007) to investigate.

After their British and Soviet superiors agree to a truce, Bond and Amasova reluctantly join forces.

As they leave, his henchmen pursue them by motorcycle, car and helicopter.

Famous lines from The Spy Who Loved Me

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Thank you, sir.Prof. Markovitz
  • Thank you indeed.Dr. Bechmann
  • What a helpful chap.James Bond
  • Moneypenny, where's 007?M
  • Q, have I ever let you down?James Bond

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