Roger Moore Memories

tshold

With today being the 3rd anniversary of Roger Moore's death, I've been seeing so many great tributes online and on Instagram for him. Is there a particular moment, movie or interaction you had with him that stands out?

silvertoe

Controversally perhaps Roger is my LEAST favourite Bond and his films get the least amount of viewings by me. I much prefered him in the saint and persuaders because the silliness was more appropriate, i don't consider the Bond movies to be comedies but the writers decided that Roger should play Bond as a bit of a clown (even literally). Connerys one liners and ocassional quips were fine but as much as i enjoy diamonds are forever this was the point at which it all got a bit too silly and Roger carried that trend on to a riddiculous degree

Higgins

silvertoe wrote:

Controversally perhaps Roger is my LEAST favourite Bond and his films get the least amount of viewings by me. I much prefered him in the saint and persuaders because the silliness was more appropriate, i don't consider the Bond movies to be comedies but the writers decided that Roger should play Bond as a bit of a clown (even literally). Connerys one liners and ocassional quips were fine but as much as i enjoy diamonds are forever this was the point at which it all got a bit too silly and Roger carried that trend on to a riddiculous degree

What a remarkable post keeping in mind that Sir Roger left us almost exactly 3 years ago.

I wouldn‘t hire you for a funeral speech!

Barbel

My thought there is that it is easy to dislike Roger's interpretation of Bond, but it's hard to dislike him and his charm both carries and sells his movies.

silvertoe

Higgins wrote:

silvertoe wrote:

Controversally perhaps Roger is my LEAST favourite Bond and his films get the least amount of viewings by me. I much prefered him in the saint and persuaders because the silliness was more appropriate, i don't consider the Bond movies to be comedies but the writers decided that Roger should play Bond as a bit of a clown (even literally). Connerys one liners and ocassional quips were fine but as much as i enjoy diamonds are forever this was the point at which it all got a bit too silly and Roger carried that trend on to a riddiculous degree

What a remarkable post keeping in mind that Sir Roger left us almost exactly 3 years ago.

I wouldn‘t hire you for a funeral speech!

Remarkable?..It would be remiss of anybody to be less than honest just because it's the anniversary of his death, just to be clear i loved Roger both as an actor and a human being but his portrayal of Bond was not the way to go.I feel the producers got that when they cast Dalton as a much more down to business 007. Roger was always self critical of his acting skills and admitted to finding it easier when playing for laughs, a practice he carried forward from his persuaders years, Rogers Brett sinclair and James bond are the same person....Go ahead i can take it

SpectreOfDefeat

I think of Moore’s films with a lot of affection since my first experiences of the Bond films were mostly Roger’s- I have fond memories of sitting down together with family on a Sunday afternoon to watch The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker or Octopussy- grand, colourful adventures with a larger-than-life hero and spectacular action. For years when I was younger the first image I thought of as Bond was Roger Moore- not Connery, and not the novels. There was a long time there when I thought Moore was the ‘real’ Bond, and accepted no substitute. Yes, it may be easy to criticise his films from a jaded adult viewpoint, but from the perspective of a seven-year-old just getting into the series, outer space laser battles and circus train chases were just about the most thrilling thing ever.


Moore always came across as charming in DVD documentaries as well, and wrote a number of excellent books about the series, in noticeable contrast to Connery’s disdain for the role after leaving. Again, while his films may be flawed, I do have a lot of nostalgia for Roger Moore and his era, since it was what first got me hooked on Bond all those years ago…

The Domino Effect

Roger Moore will always be my James Bond. Connery or Dalton may have been closer to Ian Fleming's creation, but Moore will always be my Bond. I also believe that the movies were right for the time and although I don't want to see the series go back to that style, I remain happy with their place in Bond history.

Charmed & Dangerous

I had the pleasure of seeing Sir Roger twice at talks he gave at the NFT some years back. I've never met a warmer, more charismatic and charming individual. It was his first appearance as he'd just published his first memoirs, and in the audience were (unknown both to Sir Roger and to the rest of us) a number of his leading ladies from The Saint and The Persuaders, who all stood up and were clearly still in love with him. It was easy to see why.

What people tend to forget is that Sir Roger also had steely moments in his films, such as the way he despatches Locque in FYEO, his discussion with Anya about Sergei's death in TSWLM, and many other moments. He was versatile enough to be able to do the comedic moments as well as the tough moments. And it was the producers who adopted the light-hearted approach after the success of DAF, though I've no doubt Sir Roger could also have played every film straight, as he does in so many other roles such as The wild Geese.

Matt S

Charmed & Dangerous wrote:

What people tend to forget is that Sir Roger also had steely moments in his films, such as the way he despatches Locque in FYEO, his discussion with Anya about Sergei's death in TSWLM, and many other moments. He was versatile enough to be able to do the comedic moments as well as the tough moments. And it was the producers who adopted the light-hearted approach after the success of DAF, though I've no doubt Sir Roger could also have played every film straight, as he does in so many other roles such as The wild Geese.

I think he does these serious moments better than any other Bond actor. His lunch with Scaramanga, the confrontation with General Orlov in Octopussy, and later when he's in the clown suit and nobody is taking him seriously are up there as well. That he could do those scenes as well as the comedy makes him a much better actor than most people give him credit for.

CoolHandBond

I don’t remember reading any negative comments about Roger Moore, he was an English gentleman.

How he is regarded for his portrayal of Bond really depends on when you were born. For those like me who saw the early Bond movies in the cinema, he was a totally different Bond as portrayed by Connery and Lazenby. Whereas I can relate to Moore as being Bond, his portrayal is lightweight, save for a few scenes where he shows a toughness, but overall his Bond was different and if you can take that on board, nonetheless enjoyable.

Thunderpussy

I grew up watching Roger as the Saint and in The Persuaders, then as a youngster He
was MY Bond through the 70s etc. Always entertaining on chat shows, Always had time
For Fans. Seemed to have nothing but respect and friendship from other actors. Technicians
and other crew members. It's an amazing legacy to leave behind, and after his death so many
wonderful stories from many ordinary people who'd met him.
From the Cinema manager who on seeing him with his family queuing, offered to let them
cut the queue. With Roger politely refusing the offer, as he wanted to have a family day out
like everyone else.
The lady who was serving at an event when she was 17 or so so couldn't serve alcohol but a
tv host was being a complete knob asking her a drink even after she told him she due to her
age could not serve booze. Roger Moore came over and offered to get the guy a whisky or whatever
but then told the Man that if he caught him bothering any of the staff like he'd been bothering the
young lady, He'd throw him out himself.
It's a regret of Mine that I never got to meet Mr Moore, But I find he's one of those people who
just thinking about him, his films, and stories puts a smile on my face. As others have stated he
was a true gentleman........ and Always kept the British end up. -{

The Red Kind

Very true. A wonderful role model. Also one of my regrets never to have met him. He was and always will be my Bond. The world is a poorer place without him but richer that he was here.

Millimoo

I remember roger moore,i met him when my dad took me to the studios while filming, my dad was in a few of the 007 films.

Number24

Lucky you!
How was Roger Moore like?
Wasyour father an actor or extra in the Bond films and are there any scenes we might have seen him?

Millimoo

Yes! My dad was che che,he was up for murder in 2005,I've kept quiet for 40 yrs about the first murder in 1977

Millimoo

Yes! My dad was che che,he was up for murder in 2005,I've kept quiet for 40 yrs about the first murder in 1977

Millimoo

He was in 4/5 bond films,my dad used to take me into the directors office after filming and pass me round to sit on laps and say hi

Number24

What sort of job did your father have on the Bond films? I mean, since he had acces to Roger Moore's office.

Millimoo

He would be in the directors office....he was under the wing of cubby Broccoli, it wasn't what he did by day....it was what my dad did at night you should be asking me about...

Millimoo

He acted in four or five bond films....he was always cast as the baddies henchman....

Higgins

Millimoo wrote:

..it was what my dad did at night you should be asking me about...

If you have something to tell, tell.
But telling us what we have to ask you makes you coming over as a bragger, showboat and attention seeker.
We‘ve had quite some of that kind in the recent past here.....

Higgins

Millimoo wrote:

Yes! My dad was che che,he was up for murder in 2005,I've kept quiet for 40 yrs about the first murder in 1977

...and you‘ve just registered on a public forum to break your silence......

Smells like heavy dog poo imo, but even if you are telling the truth, I don‘t like the ‚suspense’ and attention that you are trying to built up and on a totally different topic.....

It‘s a bit like walking into a new pub „ Hey, I am the new guy, I know Roger Moore and my father has killed someone over 40 years ago, that‘s what you should ask me about now“. „And I have dirt on Cubby Broccoli, too“ 8-)

Millimoo

Its not something to brag about,Its not that i expected understanding,but after 15 yrs trying for justice i decided to break my silence here. I don't have "the lowdown on Broccoli and wasn't implying that I did. Broccoli found my dad via boxing in the late 40's and mentored him hence the few bond films plus other films. In 2005 I looked on sites like this and read what fans like you were writing about but it wasn't the right time for me then.....
By trying to speak out im also trying to self help myself....i get panic attacks and anxiety everytime James Bond gets mentioned and i need to conquer this

Thunderpussy

Millimoo, I'll take you at your word and offer you a hearty welcome to AJB007, and hope you'll
get some sort of relief by sharing your interest in Bond or indeed any other topic, There are many
threads on all sorts of subjects here...... and most of us are fairly normal

zaphod99

Really ? I have always had my doubts about you TP

Smithers500

Millimoo wrote:

Yes! My dad was che che,he was up for murder in 2005,I've kept quiet for 40 yrs about the first murder in 1977

Mystery tour eh?

On a serious note, if you have got information about a 1977 murder then I’d suggest talking to the police.

emtiem

Smithers500 wrote:

Millimoo wrote:

Yes! My dad was che che,he was up for murder in 2005,I've kept quiet for 40 yrs about the first murder in 1977

Mystery tour eh?

https://www.mi6-hq.com/news/index.php?itemid=2659

Smithers500

Cheers Emtiem, I knew of the 2005 court case, it was the 1977 allegation from the poster that was/is the concern.

Grindelwald

'77 murder ? (had it been in Norway the guilty one would be off the hook as the case wouldve officially been expired)