Timothy Dalton/007 License to Kill with Jimmy Carter

Traveled to one of the films locations...Key West Florida...to meet the cast...Timothy Dalton a Likable guy!!!
Dalton's first appearance as 007, The Living Daylights (1987) was critically successful, and grossed more than either of the previous two Bond films with Moore (Octopussy (1983) and A View to a Kill (1985), as well as contemporary box-office rivals such as Die Hard and Lethal Weapon. His second film, Licence to Kill (1989), although almost as successful as its predecessor in most markets, did not perform as well at the U.S. box office, in large part due to a lacklustre marketing campaign, after the title of the film was abruptly changed from Licence Revoked. The main factor for the lack of success in the U.S. was that it was released at the same time as the hugely successful Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Tim Burton's Batman, and Lethal Weapon 2, during the summer blockbuster season. In the United Kingdom-one of its critical markets-the film was also hampered by receiving a 15 certificate from the British Board of Film Classification, which severely affected its commercial success. Future Bond films, following the resolution of legal and other issues, were all released between 31 October and mid-December, in order to avoid the risk of a summer failure, as had happened to Licence to Kill.
With a worldwide gross of US$191 million, The Living Daylights became the fourth most successful Bond film at the time of its release. In 1998 the second Deluxe Edition of Bond's soundtracks was released. The Living Daylights was one of the first soundtracks to receive Deluxe treatment. The booklet/poster of this CD contains MGM's quote about The Living Daylights being the fourth most successful Bond film.
Since Dalton was contracted for three Bond films, the pre-production of his third film began in 1990, in order to be released in 1991. What was confirmed is that the story would deal with the destruction of a chemical weapons laboratory in Scotland, and the events would take place in London, Tokyo and Hong Kong. The film was cancelled due to legal issues between UA/MGM and Eon Productions, which lasted for four years.
The legal battle ended in 1993, and Dalton was expected to return as James Bond in the next Bond film, which later became GoldenEye. Despite his contract having expired, negotiations with him to renew it took place.Dalton surprised everyone on 12 April 1994 with the announcement that he would not return as James Bond. At this time, he was shooting the mini-series Scarlett. The announcement for the new Bond came two months later, with Pierce Brosnan playing the role. Dalton reflected in 2007, "I was supposed to make one more but it was cancelled because MGM and the film's producers got into a lawsuit which lasted for five years. After that, I didn't want to do it any more."

[@isabelstokes4042]

Drop dead gorgeous, intelligent, articulate and a wonderful actor. What a guy!

[@sporkfindus4777]

He was so invested mentally and creatively and incredibly passionate about the character and the films. The intellect and class of a Shakespearean actor, while being so humble and down-to-earth. Wonderful man, Dalton

[@LexingtonDeville984]

Most criminally underrated Bond ever. After the camp and bloated excesses of the Moore era, Dalton more than does a commendable job in bringing the character back to reality. He had the right blend of ruthlessness and charm about him, and at times, showcases a vulnerable and often human 007. If the legal issues never happened in the early 90’s, we would of seen him do Property of a Lady/Whisper of Terror and then sign off with GoldenEye. What could of been, eh?

[@bobgoran]

No, he's too tame. Bond needs some attitude and style.

[@mohammedashian8094]

@@bobgoranthe bond in the novels and the bond in the movies are NOT the same character. He made it very clear that he wasn’t going to do Sean or roger because nobody can. Instead he went to Fleming’s novels and that’s who he plays and he’s written as such. He was ruthless and gritty but did have a more tender and romantic side. Tim did it better by having here and there while blondie who just went full soap opera sob story

[@robynheavner4689]

That is true.When the legal battles were resolved, Dalton no longer wanted to do Bond, he had waited long enough. Pity, I wish he would of done several instead of two films.

[@mohammedashian8094]

@@robynheavner4689 that is the main reason why he didn’t return he only wanted to do one more but cubby told that because of the time gap he can’t do that he HAS to do more he respectfully said no and left

[@i.m.7710]

Swoon. Gorgeous. More swooning. Amazing actor. Love: Framed, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, Hawks, Hot Fuzz, the Informant, Chuck, Doom Patrol...too many!!!

[@isabelalzateestrada]

Jane Eyre

[@starwood213]

The Lion in Winter.

[@isabelstokes4042]

One of the best looking men ever born. I loved him in' Wuthering Heights.'

[@小島美乃]

@@isabelalzateestrada

[@birgitfranke]

For me is Timothy Dalton the best Bond ever.

[@codpro627]

Better than Connery?

[@birgitfranke]

@@codpro627 Sean Connery was really good. But for me, Timothy Dalton is the best Bond. I think everybody has their favorite, and that's a good thing.

[@codpro627]

@@birgitfranke For me Dalton is 3rd best behind Moore and Connery. Dalton just didn't have what Moore and Connery had. Moore brought charm and wit. Connery had everything that made a great Bond.

[@birgitfranke]

@@codpro627 Like I said, Sean Connery was very good. I like the Bonds with him. I like Roger Moore, he's a very good actor. But I think he put too much of "The Persuaders" into his Bond. I like that show. It has wit and charm. But Bond is not a comedy character. Timothy Dalton's Bond was the closest thing to a novel character. Dalton's Bond also had wit and charm, but in moderation. I know everybody has their own view of things. That's good too, otherwise it would be boring.

[@MichaelMcCormackMusic]

I agree.

[@lpquagmire3621]

He was a great Bond -- the world just wasn't ready for a darker take on the character.

[@Mark-lj1dj]

Dalton was especially good in the interviews. Always had something interesting to say and was very articulate. My all time favourite Bond 👏 fantastic performance

[@domino341]

So underrated as Bond. Dalton was way before his time and people weren't ready for 'his Bond' after the antics of Sir Rog. Nice to see he's getting the appreciation he deserves now though.

[@birgitfranke]

Roger Moore is a very good actor and I like him. But I don't like what he did with James Bond. James Bond is not a comedy. That's why Timothy Dalton had it so tough when he played Bond. To me, Timothy Dalton is the best Bond. He made him back to what he is. An agent, not a comedy. He deserves the credit for that from the beginning. I agree with you, glad he's getting it now. Better late than never.

[@ourcorrectopinions6824]

Roger Moore was such a clown; Timothy Dalton was the real deal, then Connery.

[@birgitfranke]

@@ourcorrectopinions6824 I completely agree with you.

[@LexingtonDeville984]

ourcorrect opinions Couldn’t agree more. Roger Moore’s movies were like a never-ending party of camp, while Dalton’s movies were like having a bucket of cold water dumped on your head. Living Daylights and Licence to Kill combined are better than Moore’s last 4 parodies.

[@birgitfranke]

@@LexingtonDeville984 I completely agree with you. Timothy Dalton has made Bond what he is again. Not a figure of fun, but a real agent. He's the closest thing to a novel character with his Bond. To me, Timothy Dalton remains the best Bond we've ever had.

[@robertobriant3621]

Perfect comment by Dalton, "Bond is a killer!" Boom! He should've done more films

[@LexingtonDeville984]

Robert O'Briant Dalton should of been in as early as 1981. For Your Eyes Only (minus the parrot talking to Thatcher at the end and other bits of camp) would of been perfect for him.

[@NH1973]

@@LexingtonDeville984 yes. Octopussy would have been much better with Dalton.

[@CRITTERBUSTERS]

I think Timothy Dalton really “Understood” bond the best, which is why to this day his performance is the most distinctive. Daniel Craig comes close, but there are times with him where he’s too invincible, crashing through walls like the Incredible Hulk, pulling a nail out of his back like Rambo. There was none of that with Dalton, he was tough but he could also be hurt.

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

To the best of my knowledge, Dalton is the only one who actually read all the James Bond novels written by Ian Fleming.

[@venturatheace1]

Well said.

[@mohammedashian8094]

Also that unlike Sean and Roger (who were fantastic in what they did) he played bond less like a movie star and more like a professional actor. Which is probably why I liked him the best (even though Sean was my introduction and he’s still my favourite but still)

[@robynheavner4689]

Correct❤ love Dalton❤

[@danstar1985]

The BEST BOND! Totally played the part the most accurately of them all! Loved him

[@tomburroughes9834]

I really liked Tim in the role and was sad he did not make at least one more.

[@ladyregina6840]

So down to earth and full of self awareness ♥️

[@ThePurplefluffball]

Gosh he's gorgeous !! I'm so mad he's my grandfather's age lol men like that don't exist in our generation

[@mikedaley8119]

What is wrong with May to December romance?

[@neo-filthyfrank1347]

Don't worry, they wouldn't be going after you anyway.

[@simonp7095]

Your granddad is 42

[@aminehamida2818]

Timothy Dalton the most talented bond ever I would like to see him again in bond playing M for example

[@ManuelaZagni]

Wonderful man and very good actor❤

[@MJfanforlife-777]

Love his voice

[@recklessrocker1096]

Totally got that Bond was a killer, years before Craig was on the scene. Unfortunately the audience cared more for Moore’s wink-wink, martini swilling Bond then than a faithful adaptation of Ian Fleming’s character, so rejected Dalton’s rougher take. When Craig arrived, audiences were ready for a down and dirty Bond, and praised Craig for reinventing the series. But Dalton and Cubby tried that first in 1989 but audiences weren’t thrilled with that direction, so they returned to the heavy gadgets and over the top shenanigans as before.

[@DorynaRobertson-zt5jo]

Self-respect, integrity!!!!❤❤❤

[@alphabetaxenonzzzcat]

Timothy is a great actor. He doesn't get the credit he was due for his portrayal of Bond.

[@luisrivera7690]

Best Bond ever. Timothy Dalton you are truly missed and I wish you would have done 10 more Bond Movies.

[@mikepalm6452]

Tim was one of the best bonds for me.....maybe it was the 80s and they were roaring for me...

[@bassmannausaugsburg]

Dalton has so much stage presence. Only Connery in the same league. They just ooze presence. Craig and Brosnan had to act it because thy don't naturally hurt have "it" Moore was just a gent having fun and great in his own way. But for me, Dalton nailed the book Bond and brought that character too the screen. Criminal he didn't get one more movie.

[@mohammedashian8094]

Couldn’t have explained it better 😊

[@Kerveros1904]

Very likeable and genuine person. He has charisma and allow me to say, he is a 'calm power' as we say here. Unfortunately, critics of that era were used to have the Bond acting like a clown, accompanied with silly grimaces, with Moore wanted to portray a caricature. They wanted a comedy and not the real character of Ian Fleming. But instead of watching Benny Hill, they bashed the Dalton performance. This did damage and influenced the audiences. The result was that the series stalled and Dalton went away, which was a shame.

[@SD_1212-k1d]

Really enjoyed the conversation. The passion that goes behind the scenes made these movies so successful that wven today after decades we feel to watch it again and again

[@army_dreamer_8088]

This man hypnotizes me.

[@ManuelaZagni]

I agree❤

[@ahmadbinfadzil8258]

Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, and Timothy Dalton are favourite Bonds all time.

[@nicksterling6162]

Best Bond without a doubt

[@maniaccop3403]

I love Dalton, and to me he looks and carries himself just how Fleming's Bond, the Bond of the books would. A clean-shaven British male with dark, chiseled features and cold blue slits for eyes, a tall, muscular frame but without being a bodybuilder, a dark head of hair that isn't overly styled but looks smart, the simple style such as the light blue shirt he is wearing here, smoking a cigarette, and, of course, being surrounded by luxury. Even down to the way he talks; he's serious and knows his stuff, but he's not boring and exudes a certain wit and charm, just a less flamboyant kind. Ian Fleming would have been very proud of Dalton I think, and would have easily pushed for at least a third film for him

[@RasThavas]

You can tell it is 1989 and not 2023 when he talks about people treating you how they want to be treated. I miss that about those days.

[@sundelight8230]

He was still better than Daniel Craig

[@DM-kv9kj]

Even as himself in the interview, he's dressed just like James Bond would dress in the tropics in Fleming's novels, smoking a cigarette and discussing things carefully and sincerely as Bond would. He was tall, had the carelessly brushed dark hair, the cold blue-grey eyes, the long straight nose and the cruel mouth. Dalton WAS James Bond. He didn't get the chance to really do as much as he could have - thanks to Moore hanging onto the role for 2 movies too long and then years of legal battles as the studio was bought out. Licence to Kill is my joint favourite Bond film alongside Goldeneye, then somewhere right behind them would be Dr No, From Russia With Love, On Her Majesty's Secret Service and The Living Daylights (too hard to call a set order).

[@bonghunezhou5051]

@Trey Stephens Roger was "awesome"; he also hung around _three_ films too long ('81,'83','85); those things are not necessarily mutually exclusive.

[@leecroft1983]

Craig was awesome but Dalton, Dalton was just the best.

[@venturatheace1]

For sure, tho admittedly Craig's jokes are funnier

[@Throughdawire2004]

sun delight he was the one that inspire the Daniel Craig’s dark approach of bond , without dalton , there won’t be Craig with no exaggeration

[@volkerhoffert6048]

best bond actor ever,very authentic

[@haso323]

Great interview refreshing questions

[@robertobriant3621]

He nailed it. He had that cynical cold side that Daniel Craig wouldn't bring to the part until many years later. I wish he would've stayed long enough to do Goldeneye

[@Mark-lj1dj]

I agree dalton was magnificent but i think things worked out perfectly. If dalton did a third there might be a danger that it wouldn't be as good as his other two. Plus Brosnan was PERFECT in goldeneye, definitely his strongest film

[@kelso120]

My second favourite bond behind Connery. Dalton deserved a third film.

[@jaimonjohn2516]

License to kill feel more like a 80s action movie but the living daylights is pure Bond Espionage movie

[@sevdasertdemir5564]

Always handsome...💋

[@anthonywallace3096]

Timothy was not given the chance to develop his own Bond. A great loss to all Bond fans.

[@MichaelMcCormackMusic]

Best Bond.

[@anthonydry5265]

he's boss. He was a great Bond, he's a fine actor, a real treasure to Wales and the UK.

[@lukeskywalker9060]

I like his voice so much it’s soothing

[@CAR0L1N369]

Timothy Dalton is Seductive AF! 💯

[@03.asutoshprasad66]

finally i saw a video with zero dislike.

[@cynthiapereira8403]

I appreciate the zoom in on his chin.😄

[@Tails7212]

I wish he'd have made Goldeneye

[@AaronStark1993]

Goldeneye with Dalton would have undoubtedly been the best movie in the entire series. A shame it didn't happen.

[@robertobriant3621]

@@AaronStark1993 I agree. I was so disappointed in all of the films until Skyfall came out. From Goldeneye on, it was just blah until Skyfall

[@AaronStark1993]

@@robertobriant3621 - I don't really care for the Craig films. They just don't feel like Bond movies. The overall mood and tone is just too dark and they miss a lot of the signature elements that were present in all the films that came before him. They feel more like the Jason Bourne movies than James Bond. Hopefully they go back to the classic Bond formula with the next actor. I hope it's Henry Cavill.

[@robertobriant3621]

I was hoping for Michael Fassbender, But He said early on that he's not interested

[@LexingtonDeville984]

Robert O'Briant Casino Royale is hardly blah - it’s the most faithful interpretation of the Fleming novel and Craig and Eva Green have amazing chemistry. Skyfall was Craig’s peak, and even he’s become played out.

[@kylebucheri9370]

This film was my favorite bond film

[@miguelterivel9918]

j'adore beaucoup Timothy dalton c'est un très bon james bond pour moi il est très sous-estimé selon moi.

[@ИннаЖирова-м5т]

Не очень то из него получился Бонд, а вот Рочестер хорош

[@W67w]

I liked Moore but Dalton brought Bond back

[@JonNoto]

I watched this to see if he was really talking to former President Carter.

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

Me too

[@marleneanderson9501]

He's absolutely gorgeous. He made a great Bond. Love him.❤

[@ourcorrectopinions6824]

Best bond (Connery excluded). Also there would be no Craig if it weren’t for Dalton.

[@JoaoFederle]

I really wish there had been at least a trilogy with him

[@stevenmelia8421]

The cult hero Bond & the best 🎥💯

[@sazidhossain2773]

First harder and gritty image maker bond..

[@ManuelaZagni]

Wonderful❤❤❤

[@sazidhossain1594]

One of best james bond👍🏾

[@bonghunezhou5051]

Denzel Wasington was/is in _license_ to kill (a 1984 telefim). Hm, Dalton openly acknowledged that Bond is not a hero (i.e. "white knight in shining armour"). Refreshing!

[@МаринаКалиниченко-ь5в]

Одна я, совершенно не зная английского, сотый раз пересматриваю, как околдованная?

[@Kein928]

Вы не одна! Но можете начать учить английский как я из-за фильмов с Далтоном. Он великолепен! Вообще лучше смотреть все в оригинале. Я Начала в 54 года, учу уже 2 года и постараюсь освоить весь курс

[@TceWatches]

Absolutely better than Daniel Craig and he should return as a villain in the next JB

[@TheCaptinAwesomo]

People do say that the person that was most like the bond in the book was Dalton.

[@ZsuzsannaSovago-hb7pq]

Nagyon tetszik, ahogy beletúrsz a hajadba

[@britishnomad]

Craig is absolutely following Dalton's footsteps!

[@Amayra_Nakamura]

If "The boys" was a 70s/80s show Timothy would have been a perfect choice for HOMELANDER

[@jaysterling26]

At least they had stunt men available for Mr Dalton. I think someone forgot to tell Mr Craig - he could've saved his leg.

[@tylerhamilton-nz8qs]

everybody makes a big of Daniel Craig being rugged but Tim Dalton did more of his own stunts!

[@kenburke9145]

He dipped it into whoopie! Poor guy

[@luckymtshali1762]

moments wth bond

[@nicetry1183]

The Living Daylights was FAR MORE CLOSER to Sean Connery's role. FAR MORE CLOSER to IAN FLEMINGS IDEA OF BOND. This one.............not quite as good. Dalton got his money.

[@dennisdyson6922]

Neville Sinclair ..

[@dennisdyson6922]

@@NH1973 Timothy Dalton gehört ins Harry Potter Universum

[@rogerrambo4172]

He was to Bond what Jeremy Brett was to Sherlock

[@maricarmenmendez6658]

EL SEÑOR DALTON , NO TIENE LOS OJOS AZULES AGRISADOS . LOS TIENE VERDES. PERTENEZCO AL PERFIL DEL MENCIONADO ACTOR . PONGO FOTOS TODOS LOS DÍAS Y LOS OJOS LOS TIENE VERDES BELLÍSIMOS. MARI.

[@lauramLadyAnime]

Son verdes agua marina, eso explica porque se le ven azules a veces

[@vallip4254]

I know what kind of Bond I want! I want you...

[@randyacuna5643]

So many comments about Moore making bond a comedy when it was Connery who brought the comedy to bond with Dimonds are forever, the film is played for laughs. Terrible blofeld ( what happened to the no nonsense person in Russia and thunderball?) St. John is horrible, her character starts out serious then , ouch! Connery just goes through the motions. The 2 main villains are a joke. Definitely a low point in the franchise.

[@ZsuzsannaSovago-hb7pq]

I don't lie you, I am not foxgirl Liza

[@mrbojangle6118]

How did this guy get the role of bond. He is so uncool and unstylish.

[@Geatrhe]

He did a way better job than u could do. He is one the best actors

[@Geatrhe]

Who asked about your opinion

[@mrbojangle6118]

@@Geatrhe yes he's a good actor. However he is NOT bond. He was miscast.

[@Geatrhe]

Mr Bojangle maybe not ready but still a good film

[@ourcorrectopinions6824]

Single dumbest comment ever made.