While not the first of Ian Fleming’s novels in the series (Casino Royale takes that title), Dr. No was James Bond’s first appearance in modern cinema. Investigating the murder of a fellow agent, Bond is sent to Jamaica and later the island of Dr. No, who’s attempting to destroy the US space program. In the process he meets Felix Leiter, who appears in other films in the franchise, including Casino Royale.

The Bond films are notorious for their releases and re-releases on DVD, but the James Bond Ultimate Collection is the definitive choice, particularly the fourth for Dr. No (Tomorrow Never Dies, Moonraker, and You Only Live Twice round out the set). Aside from featuring a stunning restored image and audio track for the film, the collection includes various documentaries, trailers, TV spots, and photo galleries.

Basic information (IMDb Profile):

• Director: Terence Young
• Writers: Richard Maibaum, Johanna Harwood, Berkely Mather
• Producers: Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman
• Cast: Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman, Jack Lord, Bernard Lee, ANthony Dawson, Zena Marshall, John Kitzmiller
• Cinematographer: Ted Moore

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