History & cultureLoving The 70sHow Did Moonraker (1979) Become One of Bond’s Biggest Hits?

How Did Moonraker (1979) Become One of Bond’s Biggest Hits?

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Published Oct 7, 2026, 1:00 PM · 1w ago

Loving The 70s
Loving The 70s
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Was sending James Bond into space one of the craziest decisions in the franchise, or did it actually work? This rewatch takes a look at Roger Moore’s Moonraker (1979), from its Star Wars inspired shift into sci fi to its outrageous action, memorable villains, Jaws, gadgets, and spectacular space sequences. It may be one of Bond’s silliest adventures, but its massive box office success proves audiences were having a blast. 00:00 The Bond Franchise Takes to Space 02:02 The Cost of Going Into Space 04:00 Moonraker’s Biggest Problems 06:40 Jaws Returns to the Rescue If you love rediscovering iconic films, hit SUBSCRIBE and join us on this cinematic journey! 🍿🔥 https://www.youtube.com/@LovingThe70?sub_confirmation=1 #Moonraker #JamesBond #RogerMoore #007 #JamesBondMovies #Moonraker1979 #LewisGilbert #RichardKiel #Jaws #HugoDrax #ShirleyBassey
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