The James Bond film that shot Sean Connery to fame is airing on TV tonight
Sean Connery played the iconic role of James Bond from 1962 to 1983 - and ITV are taking it all the way back to beginning as they air the movie that shot him to fame tonight
The movie that shot James Bond legend Sean Connery to fame is airing on TV tonight (Friday, May 23). The legendary actor was the first actor to play the famous role of James Bond in 1962 - leading the role in seven films in the world famous franchise.
Connery originated the role of 007 in 1962's Dr. No, and then went on to star in fan favourite, From Russia with Love just a year later. After a break following Diamonds Are Forever in 1971, the star's final movie was Never Say Never Again in 1983.
To this day, there has been a total of 27 James Bond films and seven actors. Fans could argue forever about the best film in the series - but there's always something special about the first.
ITV will be taking fans all the way back to the start tonight, as they air Dr. No. The blockbuster will be broadcast on ITV1 at 10.45pm, straight after the ITV News at 10. Due to adverts, the two hour film will wrap up at 12:35 am.
In the film that spawned the world's most famous franchise, British Secret Service agent James Bond is sent to Jamaica on a mission to investigate the recent murder of a fellow operative. The mysterious murder seems to have a connection to a series of recent failures in the U.S. space program.
His investigation leads him to evil genius Dr. Julius No, who is planning to disrupt an early American space launch from Cape Canaveral.
The film grossed $59.5 million at the box office worldwide and paved the way for all future Bond films.
Sean was 32 years old when he debuted as James Bond and was 53 during his final stint in Never Say Never. James first left the movies in after five movies and decided he was done with the 007 role. However, he later returned for two more before bowing out for good.
By the end of Sean's fifth movie, You Only Live Twice, it was said that he grew tired of the role, and didn't want to be typecast in later role. Following his exit from the franchise, Sean went on to star in in films including Marnie, The Hill, and The Man Who Would Be King.
Sean died in October 2020 at the age of 90. The star died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas, having been "unwell for some time", his son said.
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