This report analyzes the 1965 film (Italian title: Operazione Tuono ), the fourth installment in the James Bond franchise. Directed by Terence Young and starring Sean Connery , the film was a massive commercial success and is famous for its groundbreaking underwater action sequences. 1. Production Overview
December 9, 1965 (Tokyo premiere); December 29, 1965 (UK/US). 007_Thunderball_Operazione_Tuono_HD_1965_
Kevin McClory, with Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman. Screenplay: Richard Maibaum and John Hopkins. 2. Narrative Summary This report analyzes the 1965 film (Italian title:
Produced for approximately $9 million , it grossed a staggering $141.2 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Bond film of the 1960s. Key Creators: Director: Terence Young. 1965 (Tokyo premiere)