a James Bond film that dares to be unusual
51 years ago, one of the most surprising scenarios in the James Bond saga came to life on screen, faithfully repeating a plot already present in the original novels dedicated to the famous British secret agent.
Tl;dr
- The Man with the Golden Gun stands out in the James Bond saga for his audacity and unusual elements, such as the famous “third nipple”.
- James Bond attempts an original ploy by using a prosthesis to deceive his rival Scaramanga, but the maneuver fails.
- This detail, taken from Ian Fleming’s novel, remains a literary wink and does not really influence the plot of the film.
A Bond like no other
For many, the saga James Bond embodies a certain idea of elegance, danger and exoticism. But certain sections stand out for their audacity, like The Man with the Golden Gunreleased 51 years ago. Worn for the second time by Roger Moorethis ninth film hits hard at the American box office, collecting more than 21 million dollars upon its release – or almost 130 million discounted today. However, beyond the sophisticated gadgets and the wild chases, it is indeed an anatomical curiosity that will leave its mark.
The screenwriting audacity of the “third nipple”
From the first minutes, the viewer understands that this Bond is going to shake up habits. Gone is the spectacular introduction centered on the secret agent; place in the opposing camp with the discovery of Francisco Scaramangaembodied by a masterful Christopher Lee. On a sun-drenched beach, the film not only reveals assistant Nick Nack (played by Hervé Villechaize) and a killer in search of glory… but also this famous “third nipple”, an unusual detail transformed into the character’s signature.
A subterfuge that makes you smile
This physiological trait, described by Bond himself as a “superfluous papilla”, quickly becomes central. Convinced that this particularity can serve as a trick to approach his rival, our spy imagines an astonishing stratagem: he sticks on an identical prosthesis to pass himself off as Scaramanga to a local gangster in Bangkok. The idea is ingenious… except that it backfires: the fake nipple is poorly placed and Scaramanga is already lurking in the area, reversing the situation to the detriment of the famous secret agent.
Futile detail or literary wink?
One could wonder about the relevance of such a script choice. Did he really help Bond in his hunt? Finally, the plot moves forward without this appendix changing much of the plot. According to a line from the film, certain cults would see this anomaly as a sign of invulnerability or extraordinary sexual power… An exaggeration of course, since nothing prevents the villain from falling at the end. This improbable detail actually finds its roots in Ian Flemingauthor of the eponymous novel — the ultimate snub from a writer who definitely knew how to surprise until the end.
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