Licence to Kill(1989)
“James Bond is out on his own and out for revenge.”
Overview
After capturing the notorious drug lord Franz Sanchez, Bond's close friend and former CIA agent Felix Leiter is left for dead and his wife is murdered. Bond goes rogue and seeks vengeance on those responsible, as he infiltrates Sanchez's organization from the inside.
Director
John Glen
Studio
EON Productions
Budget
$32M
Revenue
$156M
Cast
Timothy Dalton
as James Bond
Carey Lowell
as Pam Bouvier
Robert Davi
as Franz Sanchez
Talisa Soto
as Lupe Lamora
Anthony Zerbe
as Milton Krest
Frank McRae
as Sharkey
Everett McGill
as Killifer
Wayne Newton
as Professor Joe Butcher
Benicio del Toro
as Dario
Anthony Starke
as Truman-Lodge
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
as President Hector Lopez
Desmond Llewelyn
as Q
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
2h 13m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$32M
Box Office
$156M
Production Companies
EON Productions • Estudios Churubusco Azteca • United Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Licence to Kill?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Licence to Kill (1989).
What is Licence to Kill about?▼
After capturing the notorious drug lord Franz Sanchez, Bond's close friend and former CIA agent Felix Leiter is left for dead and his wife is murdered. Bond goes rogue and seeks vengeance on those responsible, as he infiltrates Sanchez's organization from the inside.
Who directed Licence to Kill?▼
Licence to Kill was directed by John Glen and released in 1989. It is a adventure, action, thriller film.
How long is Licence to Kill?▼
Licence to Kill has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
Who stars in Licence to Kill?▼
The cast of Licence to Kill includes Timothy Dalton as James Bond, Carey Lowell as Pam Bouvier, Robert Davi as Franz Sanchez, Talisa Soto as Lupe Lamora, Anthony Zerbe as Milton Krest and more.
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