Guy Hamilton
Film director and screenwriter for Bond films
Born
Died
2016
10 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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