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This is Just James Bond the TV Show

posted 16 years ago by everyoneonIMDBsux
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Roger pretty much plays Bond in this show not that their is anything wrong with that except he is a Robin Hood as opposed to a secret agent

[–] P_Cornelius 16 years ago

The first book in The Saint series was Meet the Tiger, published in 1928.
The first book in the James Bond series was published in 1953.
The first motion picture in The Saint series premiered in 1938, with The Saint in New York.
The first James Bond film premiered in 1962, with Dr. No.

James Bond is just The Saint Redux.

[–] NickKitt 16 years ago

Well said, paul, couldn't agree more.

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[–] grambax 16 years ago

There really isn't much similarity stylistically. The Saint, especially the early episodes, often have an almost noir feel, and Moore is pretty tough.

Looking at those early episodes its a pity in a way that he didn't get to play Bond sooner. His Simon Templar is often a tougher, more ruthless character. By the time Moore played Bond his image had considerably softened and it was that that he most often brought to Bond.

[–] coltras35 15 years ago

couldn't agree with you more(pun intended), grambax. I am watching the black and white episodes and he is tougher and the fights are agressive and almost spontaneous.
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