Today (actually yesterday, but I started this before midnight) marks 40 years since the U.S. premiere of Live and Let Die. The movie was Roger Moore's debut as James Bond 007. It premiered on June 27, 1973.
Moore was tapped to play Bond after Sean Connery bowed out from the role after a one-picture deal which resulted in 1971's Diamonds Are Forever.
The Ian Fleming novel was the second Bond novel (it followed Casino Royale) published (April 5, 1954).
The movie was set in New Orleans and along with Moore, it featured Jane Seymour, Gloria Hendry, David Hedison and Yaphet Kotto. It was directed by Guy Hamilton. The script was by Tom Mankiewicz.
Paul McCartney and Wings performed the title song, which was produced by George Martin.
For more on Live and Let Die, go here.
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