227. Moonraker (1979) - Guest: John Cork, documentarian and co-author of James Bond: The Legacy

227. Moonraker (1979) - Guest: John Cork, documentarian and co-author of James Bond: The Legacy

Author: Scott Hardy & Cam Smith December 9, 2025 Duration: 2:21:33

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative John Cork, documentarian and co-author of James Bond: The Legacy and Bond Girls Are Forever, boldly attempt re-entry while tackling 1979's space-bound Roger Moore 007 adventure, Moonraker.


Directed by Lewis Gilbert. Starring Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel, Corinne Cléry, Bernard Lee, Geoffrey Keen, Desmond Llewelyn, Lois Maxwell and Toshirô Suga.


James Bond: The Legacy and Bond Girls Are Forever are available on Amazon. You can also check out John's IMDb page for his filmmaking credits.


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Theme music by Doug Astley.


SpyHards presents: Spies on Screen at Riverside Studios, LondonCam and Scott welcome actor Martine Beswick to discuss her role in the iconic 007 franchise, following an anniversary screening of the Sean Connery-starring Bond adventure THUNDERBALL. Saturday, December 13th 2025. Book tickets here: https://bit.ly/spiesonscreen


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Every week, Scott Hardy and Cam Smith-operating under the aliases Agent Scott and Cam the Provocateur-dive deep into the shadowy world of espionage cinema on their show, SpyHards-A Spy Movie Podcast. This isn't just a surface-level review; they decode the tradecraft, the tropes, and the timeless appeal of classic spy films. You'll hear them analyze everything from the gritty realism of George Smiley and Jason Bourne to the over-the-top gadgetry of Derek Flint and the comedic antics of Austin Powers and Johnny English. The conversation spans legendary franchises like James Bond and Mission: Impossible to cult favorites such as Kingsman, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., and even Spy Kids. A running thread through this podcast is the quest to determine which films earn a spot on their prestigious N.O.C. List, essentially cementing their legacy within the spy genre canon. Blending film criticism with historical context and a genuine fan's enthusiasm, each episode feels like a debriefing with two friends who know far too much about secret agents. It’s a weekly mission for anyone who’s ever wondered about the cultural impact of a perfectly shaken martini or the mechanics of a hidden tape recorder.
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175. The Killer Elite (1975) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:39
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174. Berlin Correspondent (1942) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:49
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Duration: 1:06:45
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173. Sneakers (1992) - Guest: Simon Brew from Film Stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:16
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