Product Details

• Actors: Charles Dance, Phyllis Logan, Patrick Ryecart, Marsha Fitzalan, Ed Devereaux
• Directors: Don Boyd
• Writers: John Pearson, Reg Gadney
• Producers: Anthony Waye, Brenda Reid, Graeme MacDonald
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
• VHS Release Date: March 21, 2000
• Run Time: 103 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0764002236
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #317,107 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Real James Bond- Commander Ian Fleming, August 28, 2000

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Christopher Graff - See all my reviews

This review is from: Goldeneye - The Secret Life of Ian Fleming [VHS] (VHS Tape)

An intriguing story about the life of the man who created James Bond, his name was Cmdr. Ian Fleming. Charles Dance, stars as Fleming, the adventurer who created the legend known as 007. But Fleming's super spy was not just an invention of a good imagination, his ideas came from his own life. An amazing love of adventurer led him to become involved in espionage during the second world war. His personality went into his Bond books, including his seductive charm and wit, the same as Bond's. This film is based on a true story, and should be viewed by anyone who is a James Bond fan, and everyone who has viewed a James Bond films hould learn who the real James Bond is-Ian Fleming.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Faithful portrayal of Fleming's life, June 29, 2004

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Brad Frank (Tulsa, Oklahoma USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Goldeneye - The Secret Life of Ian Fleming [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Another reviewer here says that SPYMAKER, the TV movie starring Jason Connery (Sean's son) is better. That's really a matter of personal opinion. But as a long-time James Bond fan and collector, not only of the films but of the original Ian Fleming books, I can tell you unequivocally that GOLDENE EYE is a much more accurate portrayal of the life of Ian Fleming.

Another major plus is that Charles Dance actually looks like Fleming, and manages to mimic his voice and mannerisms quite well, based on the archival footage I've seen of Fleming. Jason Connery doesn't even come close -- he was obviously cast because of his father's reputation.

If you're looking for a purely fictionalized fantasy, only loosely suggested by Fleming's wartime career, then you might enjoy SPYMAKER. But if you want the true story, I highly reccommend GOLDEN EYE. I also strongly reccommend the Ian Fleming documentary which is included on the special edition DVD of THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Ian Fleming Movies - Charles Dance "EXCELLENT", January 26, 2006

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David A., Reinhardt "Fleming MGB Books" (Sarnia, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Goldeneye - The Secret Life of Ian Fleming [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is the best of the two Life of Ian Fleming movies made about 10 years ago. This is also the closest to his actual life. The other movie took many liberties and fictionalized many aspects of his life, mostly during the war. Excellent job by Charles Dance as Ian Fleming. Dance actually played a villain in, 'For Your Eyes Only' in 1981. Well worth getting a copy for your collection. Sadly it is not yet available in DVD.