How we doing, Richard?
We should pass over England 15 minutes ahead of time.
With this load, that's good going.
Just trust the RAF, sir.
- What the hell is that? - It's the shuttle ignition!
Disappeared? What happened to the Moonraker?
Good God!
Yes, of course, Minister. Right away.
Moneypenny, Is 007 back from that African job?
He's on his last leg.
Any higher, Mr Bond, my ears will pop.
I don't think I'll ever fly with anyone else.
You're so right, Mr Bond.
- This is where we leave you, Mr Bond. - A little premature, isn't it?
Enjoy your flight.
- Good morning, Moneypenny. - James! Why are you so late?
I fell out of an aeroplane without a parachute.
- Who's in there? - Q and the Minister of Defence.
You don't believe me?
- And you should go right in. - Yes, Moneypenny.
007! At last.
Good morning, sir.
You know Frederick Gray, Minister of Defence.
- Commander. - Minister, Q.
007.
Moonraker?
- What do you know about Moonraker? - What I read in the newspapers.
The Moonraker shuttle was being flown over here on loan, on the back of a 747.
Which crashed in the Yukon. Aircraft and shuttle destroyed.
In the official version.
The truth is more disturbing, 007. Look at this.
That's the scene of the crash.
Wreckage strewn everywhere. That's the fuselage.
We've been through it thoroughly, but there's no sign of Moonraker.
So the shuttle was hijacked in mid-air?
That's for you to find out.
It was built in California by Drax Industries.
Yes. We were responsible for the safety of that shuttle.
The United States government is justifiably concerned.
- So California must be the place to start. - I agree.
Don't make any mistakes, 007. This situation is critical.
- We've got to find that shuttle. - Yes, sir.
- If that's all, gentlemen? - Just a minute. I have something for you.
Roll up your right sleeve.
This is being issued as standard equipment.
Strap it on your wrist.
It's activated by nerve impulses from the wrist.
Like this?
Oh, thank you, 007!
- Be careful. - Yes, Q.
Five blue-tipped armour-piercing darts,
five red-tipped cyanide-coated, causing death in 30 seconds.
You must get them in the stores for Christmas!
Good morning, gentlemen.
- Welcome to California, Mr Bond. - I like it already.
My name is Corinne Dufour.
Are you going to show me around?
No, I'm just a humble pilot for the Drax Corporation.
This is the Drax estate. Everything you see belongs to Mr Drax.
- He owns a lot. - What he doesn't own, he doesn't want.
We're approaching the main complex.
- That's where the Moonraker is made? - That's right.
Workshops, hangars, design and experimental blocks,
- everything. - Very impressive.
I'd heard Hugo Drax is obsessed with the conquest of space.
Now I can believe it.
Good Lord!
The Drax residence. Every stone brought from France.
- Cute, isn't it? - Magnificent.
- Why didn't he buy the Eiffel Tower too? - He did. He was refused an export permit.
Look there! Those are the astronaut trainees.
Mr Drax is financing the entire programme out of his own pocket.
Seems to have an eye for a good investment!
Mr Drax will see Mr Bond in the drawing room, Miss Dufour.
This way, please, sir.
Mr Bond, sir.
- Mr Bond. - Mr Drax.
Let me present Countess Lubinski, Lady Victoria Devon - Mr Bond.
How do you do?
Well, my dear fellow, your reputation precedes you.
I'm honoured you were sent on so delicate a mission.
Delicate?
To apologise in person for the loss of my space shuttle.
How would Oscar Wilde have put it?
To lose one aircraft may be regarded as a misfortune.
To lose two seems like carelessness.
An apology will be made to the American government
when we've discovered why the Moonraker wasn't in that wreckage.
Your loyalty commands respect, Mr Bond.
You have arrived at a propitious moment,
coincident with your country's one contribution to Western civilisation.
Afternoon tea.
May I press you to a cucumber sandwich?
Thank you, no. Nothing at all.
Is the shuttle made entirely here in California?
No, I own a number of subsidiaries worldwide, producing components.
The conquest of space is an investment in the future of the human race, Mr Bond.
It is therefore logical to seek out the best from each nation.
Are you referring to people or skills?
Both, Mr Bond.
Am I too soon?
Not at all. I'm sure Mr Bond is eager to start his tour.
Miss Dufour will escort you to Dr Goodhead. Ask anything you like.
- Thank you for being so cooperative. - A pleasure.
Look after Mr Bond.
See that some harm comes to him.
You'll find Dr Goodhead first on the right.
- Thank you for the ride. - Call on me if you need anything.
- Good afternoon. - Can I help you?
My name is Bond. James Bond. I'm looking for Dr Goodhead.
You just found her.
A woman!
Your powers of observation do you credit, Mr Bond.
James. To my friends.
Holly Goodhead.
Are you training to be an astronaut?
I'm fully trained - on loan from NASA.
The space administration.
Well, Mr Bond, I guess we'd better get started.
You don't want to lose time as well as a space shuttle, do you?
This is it - the Moonraker.
Capable of being launched into space
And re-entering the atmosphere to land like any conventional aircraft.
This is the centrifuge trainer.
It simulates the gravity force you feel when shot into space.
The speed is controlled from up there.
Why not try it?
Why not?
Strap yourself in firmly.
Yes, Doctor!
Now your arms.
That's to prevent you from knocking yourself out.
How fast does it go?
Up to 20 Gs, but that would be fatal.
Three Gs is takeoff pressure. Most people pass out at seven.
You'd make a great saleswoman.
You don't have to worry. This is a "chicken switch".
The moment the pressure gets too much, release the button and the power's cut off.
Just like that?
Come on! A 70-year-old can take three Gs.
Trouble is, there's never a 70-year-old around when you need one.
- Do you want me? - Mr Drax says to telephone him.
I'll call him from my office.
You go ahead. I'll be right back.
The instructor will supervise the session. Enjoy yourself.
Yes, we're taking good care of him.
I don't know what could have happened.
Something must have gone wrong with the controls.
Let me help you.
My mother gave me a list of things not to do on a first date.
Maybe you won't need it. That's not what I came for.
No? What do you want, then?
Would your feelings be shattered if I were to say "information"?
Why should I tell you anything?
Why indeed?
You presume a great deal, Mr Bond.
What goes on here besides Moonraker and the astronaut programme?
There are the laboratories, but not much is happening now.
No?
They were working on something very secret, but everything's been moved.
Where to?
I don't know.
What about that list of your mother's?
I never learnt to read.
What are you doing?
You whetted my appetite for information.
Is there a safe in here?
Thank you.
James, no!
That's amazing!
There you are. You have a heart of gold.
18-carat.
You must go.
You go first. I'll turn off the lights.
Thank you.
- Take care of yourself. - And you.
Ah, my dear Bond. This is Mademoiselle Deladier and La Signorina del Mateo.
- Ladies. - I'll see you at lunch.
A pity you leave us. Such good sport.
Unless you're a pheasant.
Oh, really, Mr Bond! Take my gun - a stray bird may fly over.
I only stopped to thank you for your hospitality.
Fraser will get you to the airport.
Come now.
- I doubt if I'm in your class. - You're too modest.
Over there.
You missed.
Did I?
As you said, such good sport.
You called for me, Mr Drax?
You were with Bond last night in my study. You showed him the safe.
- I didn't. - I'm terminating your employment.
You will leave immediately.
Franco, I'll call you where to meet me.
- Could I interest you in something? - I'm tempted to say yes immediately,
but I'd better have a look around.
Please, go anywhere you wish.
...were taken over by Drax Industries.
Here we have some of the rarest examples of the glassblower's art.
Everything was done absolutely by hand.
Here is a vase done by Lorenzo Graziati between 1850 and 1860. And over here...
This exquisite bowl was fashioned about 1520, over 450 years ago.
If it ever came on the market it would certainly fetch in excess of $1 m.
But if any of you were thinking of taking it...
Here we have a very early 17th century dish with an aquamarine medallion.
Over here, we have something very, very interesting.
This glass-handled sword, the only one of its kind in the world,
was owned by General Menotti in the late 18th century...
14th century.
Dr Goodhead!
I hope your presence is a coincidence. I dislike being spied on.
Don't we all?
You're staying at the Danieli?
- Yes. How did you know? - I like to keep abreast of things.
May I ask what you're doing in Venice?
Addressing the European Space Commission.
Heady stuff!
There again, I keep forgetting you are more than just a beautiful woman.
If you're trying to be ingratiating, don't bother.
I have more important things on my mind.
That's what I'd like to talk about. Dinner this evening?
This evening I'm giving my address.
Then can you think of a reason for not having a drink afterwards?
Not immediately. But I'm sure I shall.
Franco!
Play it again, Sam.
- What the hell are you doing here? - Convalescing.
Your friend Chang just tried to kill me.
- You think "I" had something to do with it? - It had flashed across my mind.
- What's Drax up to in that laboratory? - Why don't you ask him yourself?
- You're leaving me your phone number? - I don't see the point.
Ah, now I do.
Not what I want to get stuck with tonight.
James, why don't you pour yourself a drink?
Thank you.
Daily diary.
Fairly deadly diary.
Bollinger! If it's '69, you were expecting me.
A trifle overpowering, your scent.
Standard CIA equipment - and they placed you with Drax. Correct?
- Very astute of you. - Not really. I have friends in low places.
Could this possibly be the moment for us to pool our resources?
It could have its compensations.
Where are you planning on going from here?
I'm not planning on going anywhere.
I suppose you're right, Holly. We would be better off working together.
- Détente? - Agreed.
- Understanding? - Possibly.
- Cooperation? - Maybe.
- Trust? - Out of the question.
Send the night porter up for my bags immediately, please.
I hope you know what you're doing, Bond. I've played bridge with Drax.
007 doesn't usually push the panic button unless it's something serious.
You've covered everything with our Italian friends?
Yes, sir.
- Is this it? - Yes, sir.
- Gas masks? - We can't afford to take any chances.
Frederick Gray, what a surprise!
And in distinguished company, all wearing gas masks!
You must excuse me.
Not being English, I sometimes find your sense of humour difficult to follow.
On behalf of the British government, I apologise.
I think you owe us an explanation, 007.
I've never been so humiliated in my life.
Your man should be taken off the assignment. I'll see you at the consulate.
I'll have to do what he says.
Before you do that sir, have Q do an analysis of this.
I took it from the laboratory. Tell him to exercise caution. It is lethal.
So there "was" a laboratory.
You'd better take two weeks' leave of absence.
- Any thoughts on where you might go? - I've always had a hankering to go to Rio.
I think I can recall your mentioning it. 007...
No slip-ups - or we're both in trouble.
A minor crisis has been averted.
No, nothing serious, but all merchandise is to be rerouted as from today.
Now, regarding a replacement for Chang. You have someone in mind?
Oh yes, well. If you can get him, of course...
Flight BA128 to Rio de Janeiro now boarding at Gate 7.
Welcome to Rio, Mr Bond.
The President's Suite.
Really? Don't bother showing me the rest. If I get lost I'll take a cab.
- Do you come with the suite? - It depends who's renting it.
Vodka martini, shaken not stirred.
- Why were you following me? - I was trying to meet you.
I'm Manuela. I work for Station VH. We have been asked to assist you.
M thinks of everything.
Tell me, do the initials C and W mean anything to you?
C and W... yes. Carlos and Wilmsberg. They are very big importers in Rio.
A subsidiary of the Drax Group, I believe.
They have a warehouse on Carioca Avenue.
I'd like to pay it a discreet visit tonight.
Tonight? I think you may find that a little difficult.
Difficult or not, it's something we have to do.
Meanwhile, how do you kill five hours in Rio if you don't samba?
There's the warehouse.
And not a soul about.
- I think there's a way round the back. - Good thinking.
This is it.
Don't talk to any strange men. I'll be back.
Are you all right?
Yes. But I'd rather dance with you.
I did tell you not to talk to any strange men.
Did you find anything in there?
Only this.
"Drax Air Freight."
- Know which airport they operate from? - São Pedro. Shall I take you there?
No, I think you need some rest.
Come on.
Haven't we met before somewhere?
The face is familiar.
As is the manner.
- It's become chilly since Venice. - That was before you walked out on me.
Nearly tripping over your suitcase on the way out.
So?
So why waste time working against each other?
I've checked Drax's warehouse. It's empty.
No surprise. Since I arrived those planes have been taking off every two hours.
- Yes, he's moving out. - Where to?
That's what we're going to find out - now that we're working together.
I still don't know if I trust you.
I don't know if I trust you either.
That's what makes it more exciting.