You Only Live Twice

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When an American space capsule is swallowed up by what they believe to be a Russian spaceship, World War 3 nearly breaks out. The British Government, however, suspect that other powers are at work as the space craft went down near Japan. S.P.E.C.T.R.E. is the force behind the theft, as James Bond discovers, but its motives are far from clear, and he must first find out where the captured space capsule is held before America and Russia initiate another world war.

All Ian Flemings and the rest of his producer:
Harry Saltzman, Albert R. Broccoli, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.

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Man lever bara två gånger. Orginal Poster
You Only Live Twice 1967 30x70cm
Poster 32x64cm NM INSERT
1967
Sean Connery, Akiko Wakabayashi

Kapsel Hijacked

Toyota's 2000 GT

Aki (played by Akiko Wakabayashi).	Tetsuro Tamba - Tiger Tanaka	Little Nellie Autogyro Little Nellie with its creator and pilot, Ken Wallis
Kapsel Hijacked	Blofeld's Cat from such films as From Russia With Love, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majestys Secret Service and Diamonds are Forever Blofelds cat	Teru Shimada Mr. Osato
Karin Dor Helga Brandt	Vulcano	Mie Hamas Kissy Suzuki

	Tiger Tanaka (as Tetsuro Tamba) Teru Shimada was born on November 17, 1905 in Mito, Japan as Akira Shimada. He was an actor, known for Man lever bara två gånger (1967), The Snow Creature (1954) and Skynda långsamt grabben (1966). He died on June 19, 1988 in Encino, California, USA. See full bio » Born: November 17, 1905 in Mito, Japan Died: June 19, 1988 (age 82) in Encino, California, USA From Man lever bara två gånger (1967) Tiger Tanaka: [discussing Osato Chemicals' supertanker, the Ning Po, which is known to be smuggling rocket fuel] We shadowed the Ning Po to the outer islands. Aki: It was very dark. Hard to see her all the time. Tiger Tanaka: But we know she stopped somewhere. Look at these photos. [Tiger hands James photos of the Ning Po] Aki: Look at the water line. James Bond: [noticing the higher water line of the ship in seperate photos] You're right. Fully laden here, and empty here. James Bond: [getting up] I want to take a look at the island now. Is Little Nellie here? Tiger Tanaka: Yes. And her father. [James, Aki, and Tiger enter a nearby garage where an agitated and sweating Q is waiting] James Bond: [sarcastically] Welcome to Japan, Dad. Is my little girl hot and ready?	Akiko Wakabayash Akiko Wakabayashi was born on August 26, 1941 in Tokyo, Japan. During her work in movies, she became one of Japan's most popular actresses of their cinema's "Golden Age", ranking with actresses Kumi Mizuno and Mie Hama. One of her first films was Akiko (1961), which was named after her. Interestingly, the movie title shares both her real and character names. Her career took off when she came to Toho Studios, appearing in a host of sci-fi films, including that of the sexy gangster moll in Uchû daikaijû Dogora (1964) and the bewitching alien-possessed princess in San daikaijû: Chikyû saidai no kessen (1964). However, in the Western Cinema, she is probably best-known for her role as Bond girl "Aki" in the 007 epic, Man lever bara två gånger (1967), appearing alongside actor Sean Connery. When production of the 007 film began, Wakabayashi was originally chosen to play Bond girl "Kissy Suzuki" and her co-star, Mie Hama, is to play Bond girl "Suki". As Hama had a difficult time mastering the English language, the two actresses switched roles. In addition, Wakabayashi suggested her character name be Aki instead of Suki. In the late 1960s to early 1970s, Japan's movie industry experienced an economic slump, which resulted in severe budget cuts. During that time, Wakabayashi made a rather abrupt end to her acting career, and has never been seen on the big screen since. Whether or not the economic slump played a factor, Wakabayashi remains one of the most memorable actresses of Japan, especially to Toho Studios' sci-fi fandom. Trivia (1) Along with Mie Hama, Wakabayashi was one of the first Asian "Bond Girls", when the two of them appeared in 1967's Man lever bara två gånger (1967).
"You Only Live Twice (Main Title)" – Nancy Sinatra "Capsule in Space" "Fight at Kobe Dock/Helga" "Tanaka's World" "A Drop in the Ocean" "The Death of Aki" "Mountains and Sunsets" "The Wedding" "James Bond – Astronaut?" "Countdown for Blofeld" "Bond Averts World War Three" "You Only Live Twice (End Title)" – Nancy Sinatra "James Bond in Japan"^[A] "Aki, Tiger and Osato" "Little Nellie" "Soviet Capsule" "Spectre and Village" "James Bond – Ninja" "Twice Is the Only Way to Live" You Only Live Twice (soundtrack)	Ling, Chinese Girl in Hong Kong Tsai Chin, pinyin Zhou Caiqin is an actor, director, teacher and author, best known in America for her film role as Auntie Lindo in The Joy Luck Club. The third daughter of Zhou Xinfang, China's great actor in the last century, she was trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art London (first Chinese student) and later earned a Master Degree at Tufts University, Boston. Her career spans more than five decades working in UK, USA and recently in China. She starred on stage on both sides of the atlantic, (a first for a Chinese actor) in London's West End,The World of Susie Wong and on Broadway, Golden Child; played the two most powerful women of 20th century China; for television, in The Subject of Struggle; for stage Memories of Madame Mao; was twice in Bond films, as Bond girl in You Only Live Twice, and later in Casino Royale. Her single The Ding Dong Song recorded for Decca was top of the charts in Asia. She was the first to be invited to teach acting in China after the Cultural Revolution when universities re-opened. She is now celebrated in China for her portrayal of Jia Mu in the recent TV drama series, The Dream of The Red Chamber. Her international best-selling autobiography, Daughter of Shanghai is to be a stage play by David Henry Hwang which will be produced by the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Perfoming Arts in Beverly Hills. Memories of Madame Mao; was twice in Bond films, as Bond girl in You Only Live Twice, and later in Casino Royale	Mie Hama -Kissy Mie Hama was born in Tokyo, Japan on November 20, 1943. She first started out working as a bus fare collector. While working, she was spotted by producer Tomoyuki Tanaka , and was soon employed at Toho Studios. She appeared in a bevy of drama and sci-fi films, including Kingu Kongu tai Gojira (1962), where she became the Giant Ape's "Damsel in Distress." She is probably best known in Western Cinema as Bond girl Kissy Suzuki, starring alongside actor Sean Connery in the 007 film You Only Live Twice Man lever bara två gånger (1967). That same year, King Kong på skräckens ö (1967) was released, thus, she portrayed the spellbinding "Bond-girlish" villainess Madamn Piranha. Her extended wardrobe and enchanted bed chambers contributed to the film's "James Bond-ish" atmosphere. In addition, Hama would sometimes be referred to as "Funny Face," due to her appearances in Japan's "Crazy Cats" movies. She became one of the most popular actresses in Japan's "Golden Age" of Cinema, but has done little acting when Japan's cinema world experienced severe financial problems. However, she did return to appear in a few films in the 1970s and 1980s, and she is seen, most recently, working as an active environmentalist. Trivia (6) Because of illness during filming, Mie Hama (as "Kissy Suzuki") was doubled in a diving scene (in Man lever bara två gånger (1967)) by, no less than, Diane Cilento - Sean Connery's wife at the time. Had actually appeared in almost 70 movies before she got married to 007 in Man lever bara två gånger (1967). Was the first Asian Bond girl. Has been called the Japanese Brigitte Bardot. Her first name is pronounced "Mee-yay." When producers for Man lever bara två gånger (1967) warned Mie that because she wasn't learning English quickly enough, she was going to be fired from the film, she solemnly told them that, because of her shame, she would then commit ritual suicide. Whether she was bluffing or not, the producers decided not to risk it, and instead that she switch roles with the other actress in the film Akiko Wakabayashi, since this role didn't require much dialogue. Personal Quotes (1) Sean Connery is a very great person; I cherish him like a sister cherishes an older brother. He could take time off work and be himself, pretty natural. He has a very humane personality. He probably affected me most. He was very concerned with the harmony of the production team of Man lever bara två gånger (1967) It was a long production, but I really liked him.

You Only Live Twice (Ian Fleming's You Only Live Twice [James Bond]), Movie, 1967

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Born: November 17, 1905 in Mito, Japan

Died: June 19, 1988 (age 82) in Encino, California, USA

Trivia (1)

Trivia (6)

Personal Quotes (1)

You Only Live Twice (Ian Fleming's You Only Live Twice [James Bond]), Movie, 1967