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Has anyone seen 'Ian Fleming: The Secret Road to Paradise'?

007InVT007InVT Classified
edited August 2013 in Literary 007 Posts: 893
Does anyone know of a link online to watch this without buying the Collector's Edition of CR?

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  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited August 2013 Posts: 18,343
    No, not yet, but you've reminded me that I really need to get the Blu-Ray of Casino Royale now I have a new Blu-Ray Player. The documentary does sound very interesting indeed.
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
    edited February 2014 Posts: 13,356
    I haven't found any link anywhere online for it. I too, have never seen it. Maybe it's time to cough up and buy the new edition.
  • 00Ed00Ed
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    Is that only on the Region B edition, or is it on the American version, as well?
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
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    Both I believe.
  • MrBondMrBond Station S
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    It is an intresting documentary, very insightsful!
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
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    Is there any new information @MrBond? What are the most interesting points?
  • MrBondMrBond Station S
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    I have to re-watch it to give some proper comments about it. It was months ago since i last watched it. I'll get back to you!
  • 007InVT007InVT Classified
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    Just saw it. Thought it was fascinating.

    Lots on Ivar Bryce and Fleming's inner circle in Jamaica.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    Right, this thread reminds me that I really need to get the Blu-Ray of Casino Royale to myself as a Christmas present!
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
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    007InVT wrote:
    Just saw it. Thought it was fascinating.

    Lots on Ivar Bryce and Fleming's inner circle in Jamaica.

    Are you able to expand on this @007InVT?
  • 007InVT007InVT Classified
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    I will @Samuel001 soon.

    Pushed for time now.

    Check out this post too: http://literary007.com/2013/12/10/fleming-on-screen/

  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
    edited December 2013 Posts: 13,356
    Thanks for giving your time to this. I'll read the link now.
  • macdrummermacdrummer
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    The documentaries on this 3 cd set are excellent.
    I especially loved Ian Fleming: The Secret Road to Paradise which told of Fleming's connection with the Bahamas, and also told the story of how EON made the Bahamas their second home. Also the background and stories about Thunderball were also very inciteful, and fascinating.
  • RevelatorRevelator
    edited February 2014 Posts: 2,921
    There was also an excellent documentary called The Real Casino Royale, which aired on British TV around the same time as the Craig version was released. To my knowledge it has never appeared on DVD, but it is one of the most literary-minded documentaries on Bond.
  • 007InVT007InVT Classified
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    Revelator wrote:
    There was also an excellent documentary called The Real Casino Royale, which aired on British TV around the same time as the Craig version was released. To my knowledge it has never appeared on DVD, but it is one of the most literary-minded documentaries on Bond.

    Is this one? It's dubbed in Russian unfortunately, so only of any use to SMERSH.

  • Dragonpol2Dragonpol2 The Crazy World of Daniel Dragonpol
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    I now have the Blu-Ray Special Edition of Casino Royale so will let you know the contents of this documentary when I get the chance to see it.
  • RevelatorRevelator
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    007InVT wrote:
    Is this one? It's dubbed in Russian unfortunately, so only of any use to SMERSH.

    No, though interestingly enough it has the exact same title. The video you've posted is actually a non-Bondian crime documentary, with the following description: "Behind the scenes at Mayfair's decadent Clermont Club casino, criminal bosses stole millions of pounds from the glamorous guests. This is the story of one of Britain's most successful gambling cons."

    The version I was referring to was described thus: "Andrew Graham-Dixon examines the life of Ian Fleming and goes on a mission to uncover the inspiration for his first Bond book Casino Royale. Featuring previously unseen archive of Fleming, and exclusive interviews with his friends, family and actor Daniel Craig."
    A shame the documentary seems to have aired just once and been forgotten. I'll try and see if I can post it on youtube.
  • 007InVT007InVT Classified
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    @Revelator - I hope this surfaces!

    Amazing how many gems get buried in TV Land.
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
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    I have it recorded onto a DVD, so maybe at some stage I shall look into uploading it.
  • 007InVT007InVT Classified
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    @Samuel001 - Perhaps we could all chip in on a bottle of Haig for your efforts?
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
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    I'll have to see and find out how it can be done first, I have no idea. Also I need to find the DVD, as most of my things are packed away (we're selling my Dad's house, where I lived) so it will happen at some stage, just maybe not straight away.
  • macdrummermacdrummer
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    Ask 007InVT ..and you shall receive.....


  • 007InVT007InVT Classified
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    Marvelous @macdrummer!
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
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    A big thank you from me as well @macdrummer.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited August 2014 Posts: 18,343
    Thank you very much for uploading that, @macdrummer though I went and bought the Casino Royale Deluxe Blu-ray earlier this year.
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