Goldfinger facts for kids
Goldfinger is a very famous James Bond story! It first appeared as a novel (a book) written by Ian Fleming in 1959. Later, it became the third James Bond movie, released in 1964. In the movie, the actor Sean Connery plays James Bond, a secret agent from the United Kingdom.
The main villain in this adventure is named Auric Goldfinger. He absolutely loves gold! James Bond has to figure out Goldfinger's evil plan and stop him. Goldfinger's big idea is to blow up Fort Knox, which is a super secure place where the United States keeps a lot of its gold. He thinks this will make the price of gold go way up! Goldfinger also has a helper named Oddjob, who is famous for throwing his metal hat like a weapon. In the end, James Bond always wins and saves the day!
The story also features a memorable character named Pussy Galore, who was played by Honor Blackman in the movie.
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About the Story
The Book and Movie
The Goldfinger story began as a book written by Ian Fleming. It was the seventh book in his popular James Bond series. The book came out in 1959. A few years later, in 1964, it was made into a movie. This movie was the third one to star Sean Connery as the secret agent James Bond.
Goldfinger's Big Plan
Auric Goldfinger is the main bad guy. He is obsessed with gold and wants to get even richer. His plan is to make the price of gold skyrocket. To do this, he plans to attack Fort Knox. Fort Knox is a real place in the United States where a huge amount of gold is stored. Goldfinger believes that if he destroys the gold there, the gold that is left will become much more valuable.
James Bond's Mission
James Bond's job is to stop Goldfinger. He has to uncover Goldfinger's secret plot and prevent him from carrying it out. Bond faces many challenges and dangerous situations. He uses his spy skills, gadgets, and quick thinking to outsmart Goldfinger and his helpers.
Main Characters
James Bond
James Bond is the hero of the story. He is a secret agent who works for the British Secret Service. His mission is to protect the world from dangerous villains. In Goldfinger, he is played by Sean Connery, who was very popular as Bond.
Auric Goldfinger
Auric Goldfinger is the wealthy and cunning villain. He is obsessed with gold and will do anything to get more of it. He is known for his elaborate and dangerous plans. Gert Fröbe played Goldfinger in the movie.
Oddjob
Oddjob is Goldfinger's loyal and very strong assistant. He is famous for his deadly hat, which has a metal brim that he can throw like a weapon. Harold Sakata played Oddjob in the film.
Pussy Galore
Pussy Galore is another important character in the story. She is a pilot and leader of a group of female pilots. Her role in the plot changes as the story unfolds. Honor Blackman played Pussy Galore in the movie.
Cast List
- Sean Connery as James Bond
- Gert Fröbe as Auric Goldfinger
- Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore
- Harold Sakata as Oddjob
- Cec Linder as Felix Leiter
- Shirley Eaton as Jill Masterson
- Tania Mallet as Tilly Masterson
- Desmond Llewelyn as Q
- Bernard Lee as M
- Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny
- Burt Kwouk as Mr. Ling
- Martin Benson as Mr. Solo
- Raymond Joung as Sierra
- Nadja Regin as Bonita
- Alf Joint as Capungo
- Michael Mellinger as Kisch
- Margaret Nolan as Dink
- Bill Nagy as Mr. Midnight
- Hal Galili as Mr. Strap
See also
In Spanish: Goldfinger para niños
