By Devin Zydel on 2007-01-17
CBn updates this article with the Casino Royale cast and crew list, the official synopsis, trailers, and more.
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The Official Casino Royale Synopsis
Casino Royale is based on Ian Fleming’s novel of the same name. Published in 1953, it was the first book in his James Bond series. EON Productions’ Casino Royale produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will mark the introduction of Daniel Craig (Munich / Layer Cake) as legendary secret agent, 007. Martin Campbell (GoldenEye / The Legend Of Zorro) is directing this film, the 21st in the 44 year franchise.
Casino Royale introduces James Bond before he holds his licence to kill. But Bond is no less dangerous, and with two professional assassinations in quick succession, he is elevated to ’00’ status.
Bond’s first 007 mission takes him to Madagascar where he is to spy on a terrorist, Mollaka (Sebastien Foucan). Not everything goes to plan and Bond decides to investigate, independently of MI6, in order to track down the rest of the terrorist cell. Following a lead to the Bahamas, he encounters Dimitrios (Simon Abkarian) and his girlfriend, Solange (Caterina Murino). He learns that Dimitrios is involved with Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), banker to the world’s terrorist organizations.
Secret Service intelligence reveals that Le Chiffre is planning to raise money in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro at Le Casino Royale. MI6 assigns 007 to play against him, knowing that if Le Chiffre loses, it will destroy his organisation.
‘M’ (Judi Dench) places Bond under the watchful eye of the beguiling Vesper Lynd (Eva Green). At first skeptical of what value Vesper can provide, Bond’s interest in her deepens as they brave danger together and even torture at the hands of Le Chiffre.
In Montenegro, Bond allies himself with Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini) MI6’s local field agent, and Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) who is representing the interests of the CIA. The marathon game proceeds with dirty tricks and violence, raising the stakes beyond blood money and reaching a terrifying climax.
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The Casino Royale Cast
| Daniel Craig |
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James Bond 007 |
| Eva Green |
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Vesper Lynd |
| Mads Mikkelsen |
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Le Chiffre |
| Caterina Murino |
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Solange |
| Judi Dench |
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‘M’ |
| Jeffrey Wright |
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Felix Leiter |
| Giancarlo Giannini |
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Rene Mathis |
| Simon Abkarian |
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Dimitrios |
| Ivana Milicevic |
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Valenka |
| Isaach De Bankole |
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Obanno |
| Jesper Christensen |
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Mr. White |
| Claudio Santamaria |
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Carlos |
| Tobias Menzies |
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Villiers |
| Clemens Schick |
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Kratt |
| Emmanuel Avena |
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Leo |
| Sebastien Foucan |
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Mollaka |
| Ludger Pistor |
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Mendel |
| Joseph Millson |
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Carter |
| Malcolm Sinclair |
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Dryden |
| Daud Shah |
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Fisher |
| Urbano Barberini |
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Tomelli |
| Charlie Levi Leroy |
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Gallardo |
| Tom So |
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Fukuto |
| ADE |
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Infante |
| Lazar Ristovski |
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Kaminofski |
| Tsai Chin |
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Madame Wu |
| Veruschka |
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Grafin Manstein (Heiress) |
| Daniel Andreas |
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Dealer (Salon Privee) |
| Carlos Leal |
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Tournament Director |
| Con O’Neill |
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John Bliss |
| Jurgen Tarrach |
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Schultz |
| Christina Cole |
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Club Receptionist |
The Casino Royale Crew
| Director |
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Martin Campbell |
| Producer |
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Michael G. Wilson |
| Producer |
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Barbara Broccoli |
| Screenplay |
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Neal Purvis |
| Screenplay |
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Robert Wade |
| Screenplay |
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Paul Haggis |
| Executive Producer |
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Anthony Waye |
| Executive Producer |
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Callum McDougall |
| Costume Designer |
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Lindy Hemming |
| Music |
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David Arnold |
| Main Title Song Performer |
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Chris Cornell |
| Editor |
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Stuart Baird |
| Director Of Photography |
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Phil Meheux |
| Production Designer |
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Peter Lamont |
| Second Unit Director |
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Alexander Witt |
| Casting Director |
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Debbie McWilliams |
| Casting Director |
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Stephane Foenkinos |
| Special Effects Supervisor |
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Chris Corbould |
| Art Direction |
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Peter Francis |
| Art Direction |
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James Hambidge |
| Art Direction |
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Steven Lawrence |
| Art Direction |
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Dominic Masters |
| Makeup Designer |
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Paul Engelen |
| Makeup Artist |
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Melissa Lackersteen |
| Makeup Artist |
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Nuria Mbomio |
| Hair Stylist |
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Laura Schiavo |
| Hair Stylist |
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Nuria Mbomio |
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Casino Royale is the 21st James Bond 007 film produced by franchise holders Eon Productions. The MGM/Columbia Pictures production began shooting in January and is due for release worldwide on 17 November 2006. Starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, it is currently being filmed in the Czech Republic, the Bahamas, Italy and the UK.
The film co-stars Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Jeffrey Wright, Judi Dench, Giancarlo Giannini, Caterina Murino, Simon Abkarian, Tobias Menzies, Ivana Milicevic, Clemens Schick, Ludger Pistor, Claudio Santamaria, and Isaach De Bankole.