Guy Hamilton

Film director and screenwriter for Bond films

Guy Hamilton - Film director and screenwriter for Bond films
Born

September 16th, 1922
103 years ago

Died

2016
9 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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Directed several James Bond films, including 'Goldfinger' and 'Diamonds Are Forever'. Established a career in filmmaking after working in television. Collaborated with prominent actors and production teams, contributing to the popularity of the spy genre in cinema. Directed other notable films, enhancing the landscape of British and international film throughout the decades.

Directed 'Goldfinger' (1964)

Directed 'Diamonds Are Forever' (1971)

Directed 'Live and Let Die' (1973)

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