James Bond Loves Baccarat
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:20 am
by Sakura272
The 2006 movie Casino Royale was the last James Bond flick to revolve around a gambling game. Texas Hold’em is featured in the film to reflect the poker boom happening at the time.
But Bond has historically preferred chemin de fer above all casino games.
Ian Fleming’s series of novels often feature 007 playing chemin de fer at some point. This includes the 1953 novel Casino Royale, where Bond must beat SMERSH operative Le Chiffre in baccarat.
The 1954 television adaptation of Casino Royale (Climax!) features Bond bankrupting Le Chiffre so that his Soviet bosses will eliminate him.
Dr. No is the first time that baccarat is introduced in a James Bond film. This 1967 movie shows Sean Connery playing chemin de fer with Sylvia Trench (Eunice Grayson).
After losing a hand to Bond, Trench suggests that they raise the stakes. Trench draws an 8, but Bond beats her again by drawing a 9.
Other movies where baccarat appears include Thunderball (1965), Casino Royale (1967), On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969), For Your Eyes Only (1981), and GoldenEye (1995).
Re: James Bond Loves Baccarat
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:10 am
by Him697
Sakura272 wrote: Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:20 am
The 2006 movie Casino Royale was the last James Bond flick to revolve around a gambling game. Texas Hold’em is featured in the film to reflect the poker boom happening at the time.
But Bond has historically preferred chemin de fer above all casino games.
Ian Fleming’s series of novels often feature 007 playing chemin de fer at some point. This includes the 1953 novel Casino Royale, where Bond must beat SMERSH operative Le Chiffre in baccarat.
The 1954 television adaptation of Casino Royale (Climax!) features Bond bankrupting Le Chiffre so that his Soviet bosses will eliminate him.
Dr. No is the first time that baccarat is introduced in a James Bond film. This 1967 movie shows Sean Connery playing chemin de fer with Sylvia Trench (Eunice Grayson).
After losing a hand to Bond, Trench suggests that they raise the stakes. Trench draws an 8, but Bond beats her again by drawing a 9.
Other movies where baccarat appears include Thunderball (1965), Casino Royale (1967), On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969), For Your Eyes Only (1981), and GoldenEye (1995).
It is always interesting to learn something new about James Bond or any other hero; for example, that he likes playing in Casino games especially chemin de fer. In fact, scenes featuring characters gambling always appear in the James Bond series as an embodiment of the stylish life of the renowned secret agent.
Re: James Bond Loves Baccarat
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2023 8:03 pm
by Hisashi121
Sakura272 wrote: Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:20 am
The 2006 movie Casino Royale was the last James Bond flick to revolve around a gambling game. Texas Hold’em is featured in the film to reflect the poker boom happening at the time.
But Bond has historically preferred chemin de fer above all casino games.
Ian Fleming’s series of novels often feature 007 playing chemin de fer at some point. This includes the 1953 novel Casino Royale, where Bond must beat SMERSH operative Le Chiffre in baccarat.
The 1954 television adaptation of Casino Royale (Climax!) features Bond bankrupting Le Chiffre so that his Soviet bosses will eliminate him.
Dr. No is the first time that baccarat is introduced in a James Bond film. This 1967 movie shows Sean Connery playing chemin de fer with Sylvia Trench (Eunice Grayson).
After losing a hand to Bond, Trench suggests that they raise the stakes. Trench draws an 8, but Bond beats her again by drawing a 9.
Other movies where baccarat appears include Thunderball (1965), Casino Royale (1967), On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969), For Your Eyes Only (1981), and GoldenEye (1995).
As for as I am In the world of James Bond, gambling often takes center stage. While the 2006 movie "Casino Royale" features Texas Hold'em, Bond's preferred casino game is chemin de fer. This card game appears in Ian Fleming's novels, notably in "Casino Royale" where Bond faces Le Chiffre in a high-stakes baccarat match. Baccarat also made appearances in other Bond films like "Dr. No," "Thunderball," and "GoldenEye," adding to the iconic spy's casino adventures.
Re: James Bond Loves Baccarat
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2023 8:04 pm
by Hisashi121
Sakura272 wrote: Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:20 am
The 2006 movie Casino Royale was the last James Bond flick to revolve around a gambling game. Texas Hold’em is featured in the film to reflect the poker boom happening at the time.
But Bond has historically preferred chemin de fer above all casino games.
Ian Fleming’s series of novels often feature 007 playing chemin de fer at some point. This includes the 1953 novel Casino Royale, where Bond must beat SMERSH operative Le Chiffre in baccarat.
The 1954 television adaptation of Casino Royale (Climax!) features Bond bankrupting Le Chiffre so that his Soviet bosses will eliminate him.
Dr. No is the first time that baccarat is introduced in a James Bond film. This 1967 movie shows Sean Connery playing chemin de fer with Sylvia Trench (Eunice Grayson).
After losing a hand to Bond, Trench suggests that they raise the stakes. Trench draws an 8, but Bond beats her again by drawing a 9.
Other movies where baccarat appears include Thunderball (1965), Casino Royale (1967), On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969), For Your Eyes Only (1981), and GoldenEye (1995).
As for as I am In the world of James Bond, gambling often takes center stage. While the 2006 movie "Casino Royale" features Texas Hold'em, Bond's preferred casino game is chemin de fer. This card game appears in Ian Fleming's novels, notably in "Casino Royale" where Bond faces Le Chiffre in a high-stakes baccarat match. Baccarat also made appearances in other Bond films like "Dr. No," "Thunderball," and "GoldenEye," adding to the iconic spy's casino adventures.
Re: James Bond Loves Baccarat
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2023 8:28 am
by harmony699q8b
Thank you for sharing this interesting trivia about James Bond's gambling preferences.
While Casino Royale (2006) may be the most recent Bond film to center around a gambling game, it's clear that baccarat and chemin de fer have played significant roles in many of the earlier movies and books. It's clear that gambling and casino culture have always been a part of the James Bond universe, and it's always exciting to see how they'll be incorporated into future movies and stories.
Thank you again for sharing this trivia!
