It took 12 years from the time Ian Fleming sold the movie rights to the first of his James Bond novels until it actually got to the silver screen, long after Sean Connery established himself in the role of 007. Along the way, "Casino Royale" became a secret agent spoof starring David Niven and Peter Sellers. Reportedly Connery wanted too much money. The reviews weren't all that great, but it established the basis for the first Austin Powers flick. Groovy, baby. The title song (written by Burt Bacharach, uncredited) became a #1 easy listening hit for Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. The movie was remade in 2006 and was far closer to the book.
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