Released in 1989, Eon’s sixteenth entry in the franchise was the first that didn't take its title from an Ian Fleming novel. It was the second and final Bond film that starred Timothy Dalton in the role of 007.

Directed by John Glen, the picture grossed $156.2 million worldwide, or $397.6 million (£314m) in today's money. 

Following Licence to Kill, Dalton was set to reprise his role as the famous spy, but legal issues between Eon Productions and MGM delayed the production by five years. Once the difficulties had been resolved, Dalton chose not to return.