From Russia With Love

Llewella Chapman's study of From Russia With Love (1963) pinpoints its place within the James Bond film franchise, as the second film to feature Sean Connery in the 007 role. Drawing on a broad range of archival sources, Chapman explores the film's political, social and cultural significance at the time of its release, its place within the genre of spy films and British cinema, and its lasting impact on later films. In doing so, she asserts the film's lasting cultural legacy, not only as a series film, but also as a stand-alone film in its own right.