Since 1999, the film's rights have been held by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, distributors of the Bond films by Eon Productions. See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by. Critical reaction to Casino Royale, however, was generally negative, with many reviewers regarding it as a baffling, disorganised affair. Casino Royale (1967) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The film was a financial success, grossing over $41.7 million worldwide, and Burt Bacharach's musical score was praised, earning him an Academy Award nomination for the song ' The Look of Love', performed on the film's soundtrack by Dusty Springfield. The budget escalated as various directors and writers became involved in the production, and actors expressed dissatisfaction with the project.Ĭasino Royale was released on 13 April 1967, two months prior to Eon's fifth Bond movie, You Only Live Twice. One of the Bonds, whose real name is Evelyn Tremble is sent to take on Le Chiffre in a game of baccarat, but all the Bonds get more than they can handle. In order to trick SMERSH, James thinks up the ultimate plan - that every agent will be named James Bond. Believing that he could not compete with the Eon series, Feldman resolved to produce the film as a satire. Sir James Bond is called back out of retirement to stop SMERSH.
Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, failed to come to terms.
Feldman, the producer, had acquired the film rights in 1960 and had attempted to get Casino Royale made as an Eon Productions Bond film however, Feldman and the producers of the Eon series, Albert R.