Licence to Kill (1989) | James Bond Episode 16

After the success of Timothy Dalton's debut in The Living Daylights, Eon Productions was all-in on a grittier, more realistic version of James Bond, not unlike the character's gambling strategy. Unlike Bond, though, the studio would ultimately come to regret this significant turn in the thematic nature of the franchise, and the release of Licence to Kill would, among other factors, sadly bring the franchise to a screeching halt. How was this film made, and what would its impact be? Find out on this episode of Cases of Continuity!

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