The brand new guess the character

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  • Posts: 1,469
    It's not Sierra. Yes you're right on his name (imdb has it too, played by Raymond Young), and a classic scene, that. And @Birdleson, thanks much for the clarification.
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
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    Thrasos wrote: »
    It's not Sierra. Yes you're right on his name (imdb has it too, played by Raymond Young), and a classic scene, that. And @Birdleson, thanks much for the clarification.

    I had to check imdb.com as well.
  • pachazopachazo Make Your Choice
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    Could it be the Minister of Defence from TND?
  • CommanderRossCommanderRoss The bottom of a pitch lake in Eastern Trinidad, place called La Brea
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    Admiral Roebuck?
  • Posts: 1,469
    pachazo wrote: »
    Could it be the Minister of Defence from TND?
    And we have a winner! Yes this is the character, played by Julian Fellowes (photo below at the link). Good going @pachazo! And many of you were so close--the incorrect guesses were a veritable who's who of British society (cinematically speaking), including some who were in the room with the minister during his scene. And I believe it's the first time this character has been played.

    1) I take part in a conversation.
    --With Admiral Roebuck and M, then Bond enters the room.
    2) I'm a thinking person, but I can be emotional too.
    --Weighing facts of defence issues, but he also appears tense or unsettled when he says, "Christ, the press is already screaming for blood. The last thing we want to do is escalate the situation".
    3) James Bond does something partly because of me.
    --Investigates. The Minister says "M, you have 48 hours to investigate".
    4) I'm in a scene where there's some witty dialogue.
    --The admiral tells M he doesn't think she has the balls for the job, and she replies the advantage is she doesn't have to think with them.
    5) Directly because of me, some events in the film proceed as they do.
    --The Minister says, "We send in the fleet" and he gives M 48 hours to investigate.
    6) My job or position is not the lowest of the low, but it's not the highest of the high either.
    --Self-explanatory.
    7) Something happens in this film that also happens in at least two other Bond films.
    --A ship sinking, as also in TSWLM and FYEO.
    8) The conversation I take part in is about something important that could affect many people.
    --The possibility of war, and how to avoid it.
    9) The whole time you see me, I'm on my feet.
    --He's standing up, even circling the room.
    10) People I'm with express differing ideas. (clue slightly revised)
    --The admiral and M have different perspectives as to how to handle the situation.
    11) One person who's with us, a recurring character, doesn't talk at all.
    --Charles Robinson, in the room, doesn't say anything.
    12) I have a decision to make.
    --How to respond to the sinking of HMS Devonshire and the killing of its sailors
    13) ...and I make it, but it's partly based on deceptive information I received.
    --The minister reads from the Tomorrow paper that the victims were shot with the same ammunition that the Chinese air force used. But they were shot by Carver's henchmen.
    14) James Bond listens to what I have to say. Then he goes into action.
    --Self-explanatory.
    15) I also tell M something.
    --that she has 48 hours to investigate.
    16) This character is with Bond and M at the same time.
    --Self-explanatory.
    17) We discuss a major threat.
    --A possible conflict with China.
    18) The events mentioned in clue #7 involves water.
    --See explanation under clue #7.
    19) From all appearances, everyone around this character respects this person.
    --Because of the minister's position.
    20) When M was with this character, M decided against telling the character something.
    --That the mysterious GPS signal that sent the Devonshire off course came from one of Elliot Carver's satellites.
    21) This character is named in that they are listed in the credits and online, but they don't have a Christian name.

    Thank you all for playing. Over to you, pachazo!

    https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nxdW_Egt95c/XI_hGwjxn_I/AAAAAAAJCt0/k4DIP5gvklsOYZ3zRbiI8nkb6WKBXRJUgCLcBGAs/s1600/13+Julian+Fellowes+as+the+Minister+of+Defence.jpg
  • goldenswissroyalegoldenswissroyale Switzerland
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    Oh man, I watched exactly this scene and thought about this guy but decided that the Minister isn't fitting (can't even remember why I discarded him @-), maybe because I thought that the name is missing).
    It was a fun round, nonetheless. And well done @pachazo.
  • pachazopachazo Make Your Choice
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    Thanks. It seemed like you guys were stuck, so you just needed an old friend to drop in with a fresh perspective. Great round @Thrasos. Hats off to you.

    Let me put something together today and I'll get the new round going as soon as I can.
  • pachazopachazo Make Your Choice
    edited February 2021 Posts: 7,314
    Alright, it's been a while. Let's see how this goes...

    EON Character :

    1) Look up! Look down! Look out!
    2) Bond's first view of me was obstructed.
    3) I have a seat at the main table...
    4)...but I don't stay sitting for long.
    5) No one gets out of here without my approval.
    6) However, just because I'm in charge doesn't necessarily mean I'm in control of the situation.
    7) On the surface, it appears as though I've failed him miserably.
    8) Meet James Bond, the new life of the party.
    9) Yes, I believe he deserves a standing ovation!


    Incorrectamundo :
    Colonel Jacques Bouvar
    Craig Mitchell
    Dr. Vogel
    General Orlov
    General Ourumov
    General Pushkin
    Home Secretary (TB)
    Krilencu
    Lorenzo
    Montenegro Chief of Police
    Moreau (SP)
    Señor Guerra
    Sir.John (TB)
    Stromberg's Assistant
    Taiwanese Businessman
    Vargas
  • R1s1ngs0nR1s1ngs0n France
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    Krilencu ?
  • pachazopachazo Make Your Choice
    edited January 2021 Posts: 7,314
    Thanks for making that first guess, but I'm afraid it's not him.
  • CommanderRossCommanderRoss The bottom of a pitch lake in Eastern Trinidad, place called La Brea
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    The guy who's eyes are pressed in and is killed in spectre?
  • pachazopachazo Make Your Choice
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    Neither one.
  • Posts: 1,469
    Is it Craig Mitchell?
  • R1s1ngs0nR1s1ngs0n France
    Posts: 2,160
    Stromberg's assistant ?
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    Montenegro Chief of Police?
  • pachazopachazo Make Your Choice
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    Nothing yet. New clues coming in a few hours.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    Pushkin in the hotel room?
  • pachazopachazo Make Your Choice
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    It's not Pushkin anywhere. How about those new clues I promised?
  • pachazopachazo Make Your Choice
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    Not him.
  • CommanderRossCommanderRoss The bottom of a pitch lake in Eastern Trinidad, place called La Brea
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    Dr Vogel?
  • Jacques Bouvar?
  • pachazopachazo Make Your Choice
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    Neither of those choices will suffice.
  • CommanderRossCommanderRoss The bottom of a pitch lake in Eastern Trinidad, place called La Brea
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    Home secretary in TB?
  • pachazopachazo Make Your Choice
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    You must try again.
  • R1s1ngs0nR1s1ngs0n France
    Posts: 2,160
    Vargas ?
  • Tokoloshe2Tokoloshe2 Northern Ireland
    Posts: 1,175
    Moreau from SP?

    (the black guy who does much of the speaking at the board meeting)
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    Sir John, TB ?
  • pachazopachazo Make Your Choice
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    No, it's not any of them.
  • Posts: 1,469
    Is it General Arkady Grigorovich Ourumov of GoldenEye?
  • pachazopachazo Make Your Choice
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    Sorry, not this time. Take a look at the new clues above.
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