From the "Bond" to "Highlander": 16 major films with Sean Connery

Sean Connery's one of those actors who was very popular in the youth and not squandered their skills over the years. Thanks to his talent films about James Bond became popular all over the world. He starred in the Alfred Hitchcock and Brian De Palma, playing kings and criminals. This list shows the operation where Connery or starred or even very much liked by the audience as a minor character.

1. Dr. No

Dr. No

• United Kingdom, 1962.
• Action, Adventure.
• Duration: 127 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,3.

The first James Bond movie, with which began the history of the superspy. 007 must find the source of interference, because of which the US missiles go astray and fall. Bond first encounters with the powerful criminal organization "Spectrum" and with the sinister Dr. No, who decided to destroy the missiles.

Ian Fleming himself - the author of books about James Bond - wanted 007 played his cousin Christopher Lee. But the filmmakers made the right choice, and kinoseriya started with Sean Connery in the lead role.

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2. From Russia with love

From Russia with Love

• United Kingdom, 1963.
• Action.
• Duration: 115 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,5.

Another film about the 007. This time James Bond have to take out of Istanbul Russian beauty who knows the code to the newest data transfer device. Prevent him from trying the agent of a criminal organization "Spectrum". His actions he intends to cause international conflict, exacerbating relations of Great Britain and the Soviet Union.

At the end of the same name by author "James Bond" Ian Fleming hinted that Bond killed. However, a year later, he miraculously came to life in the next novel. And yet, when the release of the film, part of the audience seriously worried that the story of the beloved Bond played by Sean Connery may be completed.

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3. Goldfinger

Goldfinger

• United Kingdom, 1964.
• Action.
• Duration: 110 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,7.

The third film from the endless series of adventures of superspy James Bond. At this time, 007 must stop the villain - the wealthy Aurica Goldfinger. He plans to destroy the entire gold supply of the United States by exploding a radioactive bomb in the store. So he wants to destroy capitalist society and to enhance the value of their wealth. Bond Goldfinger will win, at the same time seducing all its pretty assistants.

That is the charm of Sean Connery in the first James Bond films allowed to start a franchise so successful. Even after decades of millions of fans think it was his best performer of the role of 007.

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4. Marnie

Marnie

• United States, 1964.
• Psychological thriller.
• Duration: 130 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,2.

Marnie Edgar is arranged to work in a variety of companies under false names, but after some time disappears from the company's money. But once it catches a former business partner. He has no plans to hand over its police, and demands that Marnie had married him. But in the family life of the girl gradually shown a lot of strange phobias.

The combination of directorial talent Alfred Hitchcock and acting Sean Connery actually made it his character the protagonist of the picture, leaving Marnie itself in the background.

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5. Ball lightning

Thunderball

• United Kingdom, 1965.
• Action.
• Duration: 130 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,0.

Organization of "Spectrum" NATO bomber steals two nuclear warheads on board. Villains are threatening to blow up any two major cities, if they do not pay a ransom of diamonds. Under assumptions of MI6, «Spectrum" hides warheads in the Bahamas, where and sent 007 to again save humanity.

We can assume that Sean Connery starred in the film twice. After nearly 20 years, he returned to the role of James Bond in the film "Never Say Never", which practically repeats the plot of "Thunderball."

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6. Hill

The Hill

• United Kingdom, 1965.
• War drama.
• Duration: 123 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,9.

The plot tells the story of a British military camp in Libya during the Second World War. The camp Williams all means available to it tortures prisoners, constantly arranging them to test - for example, making the climb on an artificial hill. None of the prisoners and the guards can not argue with his brutal orders.

Sean Connery in the film plays a degraded Sergeant Tank Regiment. He was convicted for assaulting his commanding officer because he ordered the sergeant to lead their subordinates to certain death. Hero Connery - the only one who openly arguing with Williams and tries to show that even in such circumstances, you can be a man.

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7. insult

The Offence

• US, UK, 1972.
• Drama, thriller.
• Duration: 112 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,1.

Over 20 years of service, Detective Sergeant Johnson repeatedly faced with violence and brutality. At some point, he breaks down and blasted to death by one of the suspects. And he understands that he is not very different from those used to catch.

Filming of the movie began almost immediately after a brief return to the image of Bond Connery. But here he plays a completely different character. A police officer in a state of emotional distress he went no worse than a secret agent.

8. Chelovek Who Would Be King

The Man Who Would Be King

• US, UK, 1975.
• Adventures.
• Duration: 129 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,9.

A screen adaptation of the eponymous works by Rudyard Kipling tells the story of two British soldiers and Daniel Peachey, who hit the Asian country Kafiristan. Realizing that the local people are very naive, they decide to prove their divine origin, calling Daniel a descendant of Alexander the Great, and become the ruler of the state. However, the hype inevitably come out.

Cast duo of Sean Connery and Michael Caine in the role of villains immediately draws attention to the picture. Even these characters they show live and ambiguous, and what appears major talent of famous actors.

9. A Bridge Too Far

A Bridge Too Far

• US, UK, 1977.
• War drama.
• Duration: 176 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,4.

The film is based on real events and is dedicated to the operation of the Allied forces in Normandy in 1944. Command planned to put an end to World War II. But numerous miscalculations and shortcomings have led to the death of a huge number of soldiers, and the operation was on the verge of collapse.

Almost all the characters and plot of a picture taken from real life. Some participants in this operation, even advised the authors of the film. Here, Sean Connery is only one representative of a whole galaxy of great actors believable passes to the event.

10. name of the rose

Der Name der Rose

• France, Italy, Germany, 1986.
• Drama, thriller, detective.
• Duration: 128 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,8.

A screen adaptation of Umberto Eco's debut novel. This is a detective story about the Franciscan monk. Together with his novice, he investigates the mysterious death in a Benedictine monastery in the north of Italy. The search leads him to the book of Aristotle, which could change the image of God.

As this film, Connery is equally easy to get used to and the role of superspy, and in the role of a monk. Although his character here, as always, clever and ironic. By the way, the young novice in the film played by a young Christian Slater.

11. Highlander

Highlander

• US, UK, 1986.
• Action, Fantasy.
• Duration: 111 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,2.

The first part of the famous franchise of the fate of the Clan MacLeod. Connor MacLeod had to die back in the XVI century, but was resurrected and now leads the eternal war. According to legend, on the ground have to stay just one immortal. And Duncan will win the fight of his eternal enemy Barrow.

The role of Sean Connery in the film is not very significant: it plays Juan Ramirez - mentor Connor MacLeod. But the audience is so fond of this character, that the second part, even contrary to the logic of the plot, the authors brought him back and made one of the main characters.

12. The untouchables

The Untouchables

• United States, 1987.
• Crime, Drama, Thriller.
• Duration: 119 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,9.

Chicago 1930. Famous criminal Al Capone leads the illegal business of selling alcohol during Prohibition, and it seems that in his pocket all the police and city management. But there is a new team of experienced police officer Jim Malone arrow Giuseppe Petri and accountant Oscar Wallace. They are called "The Untouchables", and they are determined to give the head of the Mafia to justice.

The film made history in the first place because of the cast. Robert DeNiro as Al Capone, Kevin Costner in the image of the Minister of Finance Eliot Ness. And very bright Connery, who played the fearless Jim Malone, who is used to respond to the aggression even more aggression.

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13. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade

• United States, 1989.
• Adventures.
• Duration: 127 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,3.

The third part of the adventure Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford). This time, the famous archaeologist and adventurer wants to find one of the most famous relics in the history of mankind - the Holy Grail. But they want to get ahead of the Nazis, and Jones will face by Adolf Hitler.

In this film, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas decided to add one more character, no less bright and attractive than the Indiana Jones - his father Henry. Role, of course, went to Sean Connery. Endless jokes and father arguing with his son in the film created quite a wonderful atmosphere for which the fans and appreciate this film.

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14. Hunt for "Red October"

The Hunt for Red October

• United States, 1990.
• Thriller.
• Duration: 129 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,6.

During the Cold War the Soviet Union launches submarine "Red October", "Caterpillar" is equipped with an innovative system that is able to fool the sonars of US troops. However, the boat captain Marco Remius wants to get to the US and to hand over a boat to the Americans. As a result, "Red October" is between two fires: the Americans are afraid of attack, and want to destroy the Russian fugitives. Help the captain and prevent international conflict can only CIA analyst Jack Ryan.

For the Russian audience the film is doubly interesting since Sean Connery has played here a Soviet submarine captain. Of course, not without blunders stereotypes, but the actor is convincing even in a fur hat with a star.

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15. Rock

The Rock

• United States, 1996.
• Action.
• Duration: 136 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,4.

US General captures dangerous weapons of mass destruction and takes hostages in a former prison "Alcatraz", demanding a huge sum of money. Neutralize terrorists directed the FBI expert on chemical weapons Stanley Goodspeed, and help him should be a former British agent who in '33 was in prison.

In that Connery took on the role of a former MI6 agent, there is some irony. It is possible to imagine that the future of his Bond might look that way. The actor did a great job with the role of a sharp and battered human life.

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16. Finding Forrester

Finding Forrester

• US, UK, 2000.
• Drama.
• Duration: 136 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,3.

A talented basketball player and aspiring writer Jamal gets to the house of the once famous William Forrester. Once he created a novel, won Pulitzer PrizeBut then I became a recluse, and for 40 years of him nothing was heard. This casual acquaintance affects both. Jamal knows that his vocation - literature and Forrester again feel the taste of life.

One of the most prominent roles Sean Connery in the year. At first glance, cold and aggressive, and actually very lonely William Forrester in his performance looks really touching.

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