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* In addition to co-starring Bond series regulars Bernard ‘’M’’ Lee and Lois ‘’Moneypenny’’ Maxwell, the cast also includes veteran 007 actors Daniela Bianchi (Tatiana Romanova from ''Film/FromRussiaWithLove''), Adolfo Celi (Largo from ''Film/{{Thunderball}}'') and Anthony Dawson (Prof. Dent from ''Film/DrNo'').

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* In addition to co-starring Bond series regulars Bernard ‘’M’’ Lee and Lois ‘’Moneypenny’’ Maxwell, the cast also includes veteran 007 actors Daniela Bianchi (Tatiana Romanova from ''Film/FromRussiaWithLove''), Adolfo Celi Creator/AdolfoCeli (Largo from ''Film/{{Thunderball}}'') and Anthony Dawson (Prof. Dent from ''Film/DrNo'').

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* ActionGirl: Unexpectedly, Lois Maxwell's Moneypenny expy (in fact it wouldn't be until Creator/ThandieNewton took over the role in the 2010s that we'd see "Moneypenny" in this light again).



* {{Expy}}: In addition to the Moneypenny and M expies, one of the villains is pretty clearly based off of [[Film/FromRussiaWithLove Rosa Klebb]], except somewhat nicer, and more obviously lesbian.

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* {{Expy}}: In addition to the Moneypenny and M expies, one of the villains is pretty clearly based off of [[Film/FromRussiaWithLove Rosa Klebb]], except somewhat nicer, and more obviously lesbian. Adolfo Celi also plays a variation of his character from [[Film/{{Thunderball}}]].



* SameLanguageDub: Neil's dialogue was dubbed by an American actor. This was because he was undergoing medical treatment for appendicitis when voice dubbing of the film was in progress for the English dub. On the other hand, M and Miss Maxwell were dubbed by their original actors (Bernard Lee and Lois Maxwell respectively). Lee played M in the official series from 1962 (''Film/DrNo'') to 1979 (''Film/{{Moonraker}}''), and Maxwell played Miss Moneypenny from 1962 (''Film/DrNo'') to 1985 (''Film/AViewToAKill'').

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* SameLanguageDub: Neil's dialogue was dubbed by an American actor. This was because he Connery was undergoing medical treatment for appendicitis when voice dubbing of the film was in progress for the English dub.version and was unavailable (ironically, Connery was originally noticed and considered for this film based on the producer hearing his Sean-like speaking voice on the radio). On the other hand, M and Miss Maxwell were dubbed by their original actors (Bernard Lee and Lois Maxwell respectively). Lee played M in the official series from 1962 (''Film/DrNo'') to 1979 (''Film/{{Moonraker}}''), and Maxwell played Miss Moneypenny from 1962 (''Film/DrNo'') to 1985 (''Film/AViewToAKill'').
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* PrettyInMink: When Mildred first meets Neil, she's dressed as a {{socialite}}, complete with a white fox hat and muff.
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* CelebrityParadox: Apparently, SeanConnery is the UK's top agent, not Film/JamesBond. Say what?

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* CelebrityParadox: Apparently, SeanConnery Creator/SeanConnery is the UK's top agent, not Film/JamesBond. Say what?
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* ArtisticLicenseNuclearPhysics: One MacGuffin is an "atomic nucleus". Strictly speaking, the villain should already have billions of trillions of them. Calling it an "atomic/nuclear bomb core" could have fixed the confusion.

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* ArtisticLicenseNuclearPhysics: One MacGuffin is an "atomic nucleus". nucleus." Strictly speaking, the villain should already have billions of trillions of them. Calling it an "atomic/nuclear bomb core" could have fixed the confusion.
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* ObviousStuntDouble: The guy in the fight scene with Neil in the long shots is noticeably skinnier than Adolfo Celi; he looks more like Steve Martin.
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* In addition to co-starring Bond series regulars Bernard ‘’M’’ Lee and Lois ‘’Monepenny’’ Maxwell, the cast also includes veteran 007 actors Daniela Bianchi (Tatiana Romanova from ''Film/FromRussiaWithLove''), Adolfo Celi (Largo from ''Film/{{Thunderball}}'') and Anthony Dawson (Prof. Dent from ''Film/DrNo'').

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* In addition to co-starring Bond series regulars Bernard ‘’M’’ Lee and Lois ‘’Monepenny’’ ‘’Moneypenny’’ Maxwell, the cast also includes veteran 007 actors Daniela Bianchi (Tatiana Romanova from ''Film/FromRussiaWithLove''), Adolfo Celi (Largo from ''Film/{{Thunderball}}'') and Anthony Dawson (Prof. Dent from ''Film/DrNo'').
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* MacguffinGirl: Yasuko.

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* ActorAllusion: Dr. Neil Connery, the character played by Neil Connery (Sean's brother), is, in turn, the brother of British Intelligence's (unnamed) "top agent". And, as mentioned, several actors playing expies of their characters in the ''Film/JamesBond'' films.

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* ActorAllusion: Dr. Neil Connery, the character played by Neil Connery (Sean's brother), is, in turn, the brother of British Intelligence's (unnamed) "top agent". And, as mentioned, several actors playing expies of their characters in the ''Film/JamesBond'' films.



* TheDanza: Neil Connery as Neil Connery. Also, Lois "Moneypenny" Maxwell as Ms. Maxwell.
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* ChekhovsGun: Two examples from the uncut version - The knife that shoots out its blade and a special powder that Beta mixes into his champagne. [[spoiler:He uses such a knife to kill Alpha and the powder protects him from Alpha's poisoned water.]]

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* ChekhovsGun: Two examples from the uncut version - The knife that shoots out its blade Mildred's [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_knife ballistic knife]] and a special powder that Beta mixes into his champagne. [[spoiler:He uses such a knife to kill Alpha and the powder protects him from Alpha's poisoned water.]]
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* CelebrityParadox: Apparently, SeanConnery is the UK's top agent, not JamesBond. Say what?

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* CelebrityParadox: Apparently, SeanConnery is the UK's top agent, not JamesBond.Film/JamesBond. Say what?
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Originally titled ''OK Connery'' and released in the United States as ''Operation Kid Brother'', ''Operation Double 007'' was an [[FollowTheLeader attempt to cash in on the popularity]] of Film/JamesBond that is particularly interesting for several reasons:

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Originally titled ''OK Connery'' and released 1967 in the United States as ''Operation Kid Brother'', ''Operation Double 007'' was an [[FollowTheLeader attempt to cash in on the popularity]] of Film/JamesBond that is particularly interesting for several reasons:
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* ImprobableWeaponUser: one spy uses a ballistic knife, and quite well.
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** Also, skunk costumes. For some reason.
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* ArtisticLicenseNuclearPhysics: One PlotCupon is an "atomic nucleus". Strictly speaking, the villain should already have billions of trillions of them. Calling it an "atomic/nuclear bomb core" could have fixed the confusion.

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* ArtisticLicenseNuclearPhysics: One PlotCupon MacGuffin is an "atomic nucleus". Strictly speaking, the villain should already have billions of trillions of them. Calling it an "atomic/nuclear bomb core" could have fixed the confusion.

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* ArtisticLicenseNuclearPhysics: One PlotCupon is an "atomic nucleus". Strictly speaking, the villain should already have billions of trillions of them. Calling it an "atomic/nuclear bomb core" could have fixed the confusion.



* MacguffinGirl: Yasuko.




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* TheSchlubPubSeductionDeduction: While a pub isn't involved, the AmazonBrigade sent to obtain the "atomic nucleus" dresses up in can-can dancer costumes and pretends to have a breakdown, using their frilly skirts to flag down the hapless soldiers guarding it. Some poison darts later...
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* HollywoodMagnetism: Thanatos' plot is to build a huge eletromagnetic device that renders all electronic devices (including guns) useless, which is why the last battle involves horses and long bows.

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* HollywoodMagnetism: Thanatos' plot is to build a huge eletromagnetic electromagnetic device that renders all electronic devices (including guns) useless, which is why the last battle involves horses and long bows.
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* CelebrityParadox: Apparently, SeanConnery is the UK's top agent, not JamesBond. Say what?
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* FreezeFrameBonus: Pause when Maya & her villainesses finish camouflaging the vehicle. The text says "The Wild Pussy Club." If Joel & the 'Bots noticed it, it was presumably "too hot to riff."
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* It stars Neil Connery, the "Kid Brother" of [[SeanConnery Sir Sean]].

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* It stars Neil Connery, the "Kid Brother" of [[SeanConnery [[Creator/SeanConnery Sir Sean]].



* The film was distributed by Creator/UnitedArtists even at the same time they were handling the legitimate Film/JamesBond film rights.

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* The film was distributed by Creator/UnitedArtists even at the same time they were handling the legitimate Film/JamesBond ''Film/JamesBond'' film rights.



* ActorAllusion: Dr. Neil Connery, the character played by Neil Connery (Sean's brother), is, in turn, the brother of British Intelligence's (unnamed) "top agent". And, as mentioned, several actors playing expies of their characters in the ''JamesBond'' films.

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* ActorAllusion: Dr. Neil Connery, the character played by Neil Connery (Sean's brother), is, in turn, the brother of British Intelligence's (unnamed) "top agent". And, as mentioned, several actors playing expies of their characters in the ''JamesBond'' ''Film/JamesBond'' films.

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* The score is by EnnioMorricone. Yes, ''that'' Ennio Morricone.

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* The score is by EnnioMorricone. Music/EnnioMorricone. Yes, ''that'' Ennio Morricone.Music/EnnioMorricone.
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* HollywoodMagnetism: Thanatos' plot is to build a huge eletromagnetic device that renders all electronic devices (including guns) useless, which is why the last battle involves horses and long bows.
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* DreadfulMusician: The band performing at the airport. Neil looks visibly annoyed having to stand next to them.
--> '''Crow''': Do I have time to beat up the band?
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* SameLanguageDub: Neil's dialogue was dubbed by an American actor.

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* SameLanguageDub: Neil's dialogue was dubbed by an American actor.
actor. This was because he was undergoing medical treatment for appendicitis when voice dubbing of the film was in progress for the English dub. On the other hand, M and Miss Maxwell were dubbed by their original actors (Bernard Lee and Lois Maxwell respectively). Lee played M in the official series from 1962 (''Film/DrNo'') to 1979 (''Film/{{Moonraker}}''), and Maxwell played Miss Moneypenny from 1962 (''Film/DrNo'') to 1985 (''Film/AViewToAKill'').

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* The score is by EnnioMorricone. Yes, ''that'' Ennio Morricone.



* EnnioMorricone: Yes, ''that'' Ennio Morricone.
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* The film was distributed by UnitedArtists even at the same time they were handling the legitimate JamesBond film rights.

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For the ''MysteryScienceTheater3000'' version, please go to the [[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S05E08OperationDouble007 episode recap page]].

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For the ''MysteryScienceTheater3000'' ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000'' version, please go to the [[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S05E08OperationDouble007 episode recap page]].
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Originally titled ''OK Connery'' and released in the United States as ''Operation Kid Brother'', ''Operation Double 007'' was an [[FollowTheLeader attempt to cash in on the popularity]] of Film/JamesBond that is particularly interesting for several reasons:

* It stars Neil Connery, the "Kid Brother" of [[SeanConnery Sir Sean]].
* In addition to co-starring Bond series regulars Bernard ‘’M’’ Lee and Lois ‘’Monepenny’’ Maxwell, the cast also includes veteran 007 actors Daniela Bianchi (Tatiana Romanova from ''Film/FromRussiaWithLove''), Adolfo Celi (Largo from ''Film/{{Thunderball}}'') and Anthony Dawson (Prof. Dent from ''Film/DrNo'').
* The film was distributed by UnitedArtists even at the same time they were handling the legitimate JamesBond film rights.

The plot involves some secret information on microfilm as well as other information stored in the mind of a woman through psychic means. Our hero is brought in to save the day after the bad guys (Thanatos) nab the woman with the mental information, and kill her husband to boot. Their plan? To rule the world. Why Neil? He was the woman's plastic surgeon, and just happens to know how to open her NeuroVault. Although he turns out to have quite a few other talents...

For the ''MysteryScienceTheater3000'' version, please go to the [[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S05E08OperationDouble007 episode recap page]].
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* ActorAllusion: Dr. Neil Connery, the character played by Neil Connery (Sean's brother), is, in turn, the brother of British Intelligence's (unnamed) "top agent". And, as mentioned, several actors playing expies of their characters in the ''JamesBond'' films.
* AmazonBrigade[=/=]BodyguardBabes: Beta has them as half of the crew on his luxury yacht when they're not out doing his dirty work for him.
* ChekhovsGun: Two examples from the uncut version - The knife that shoots out its blade and a special powder that Beta mixes into his champagne. [[spoiler:He uses such a knife to kill Alpha and the powder protects him from Alpha's poisoned water.]]
* ChekhovsSkill: Neil’s lip reading ability.
* ContrivedCoincidence: The agent who had to ditch his wedding in Spain just happens to be honeymooning in Germany when Neil meets back up with him before the final showdown.
* TheDanza: Neil Connery as Neil Connery. Also, Lois "Moneypenny" Maxwell as Ms. Maxwell.
* DisposableWoman: The first half of the movie is devoted to tracking down the kidnapped Yasuko for her NeuroVault. As soon as she gives up the necessary PlotCoupon, she is shot by the local FemmeFatale, who is herself shot by some other guy before a minute has even passed, just to get these characters out of the way. Neil's DullSurprise at the ''death of his own patient'' sure sums up how the movie treats women.
* EnnioMorricone: Yes, ''that'' Ennio Morricone.
* {{Expy}}: In addition to the Moneypenny and M expies, one of the villains is pretty clearly based off of [[Film/FromRussiaWithLove Rosa Klebb]], except somewhat nicer, and more obviously lesbian.
* FemmeFatale: Mildred, who is ordered to flirt with Connery and isn't all too subtle about it. So much so that Neil easily extracts important information from her after their third "chance" encounter. [[spoiler:She dies right after Yasuko.]]
* HypnoticEyes: Neil's character is a skilled hypnotist to the point where he can send rather complex commands, ''using just his eyes''.
* MookFaceTurn: Beta's AmazonBrigade turns on him once Neil tells their leader that they're about to be on the wrong side of Beta's ChronicBackstabbingDisorder. They end up sailing away with Neil on Beta's yacht.
* NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast: Thanatos.
* NeuroVault: The Asian woman that Neil performed plastic surgery on was hypnotized to remember plot-critical information; Neil is one of the only hypnotists capable of getting her to repeat the information.
* PlotHole: What the radioactive rugs would be used for is never really explained. The newly-married agent explains that they're being shipped to Istanbul. But the "device jamming machine" is in Germany...
* SameLanguageDub: Neil's dialogue was dubbed by an American actor.
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