Dr. No (1962) — Screenplay
Agent James Bond travels to Jamaica to stop Dr. No, a reclusive genius, from sabotaging America's space launches.
- Written by
- Richard Maibaum, Johanna Harwood, Berkely Mather
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Studio
- United Artists, Eon Productions, MGM
- Length
- 134 pages
This seminal spy thriller is a masterclass in establishing a franchise icon, from Bond's cool wit to the villain's lair. Study how Maibaum and Harwood craft a lean, escalating plot that blends mystery and action, and how they introduce a world of espionage with efficient, memorable dialogue.
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