Becoming Bond
“The name’s Lazenby, George Lazenby”
Synopsis
The stranger-than-fiction true story of George Lazenby, a poor Australian car mechanic who, through an unbelievable set of circumstances, landed the role of James Bond despite having never acted a day in his life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Becoming Bond Q+A with George Lazenby, Josh Greenbaum and Josh Lawson — SXSW 2017
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-04-06
Top Cast
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George Lazenby
Himself
Josh Lawson
George
Kassandra Clementi
Belinda
Jane Seymour
Maggie
Jeff Garlin
Harry
Dana Carvey
Johnny Carson
Adamo Palladino
Peter Hunt
Jake Johnson
Peregrine Carruthers
Jonathan Slavin
Dyson
Landon Ashworth
Ken
Sofia Mattsson
Gundel
Beeny Royston
Charles Jenkins
Matthew Josten
Teenage George
Teressa Liane
June Green
John A. McKenna
Belinda's Father
Roslyn Gentle
Belinda's Mother
Nicholas Popov
Belinda's Ex-Boyfriend
Jason Maybaum
Young George
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josh Greenbaum
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Greenbaum
- Original Score
- John Piscitello
- Original Title
- Becoming Bond
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Delirio Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josh Greenbaum
Josh Greenbaum
John Piscitello
John W. Rutland
Billy McMillin
Rafael Marmor, Josh Greenbaum, Chris Leggett
Department Leadership Roster
Josh Greenbaum
Director
John W. Rutland
Director of Photography
Josh Greenbaum
Writer
Caity Birmingham
Production Design
Billy McMillin
Editor
Rafael Marmor
Producer
Josh Greenbaum
Producer
Chris Leggett
Producer
John Piscitello
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming Bond
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Becoming Bond about?
The stranger-than-fiction true story of George Lazenby, a poor Australian car mechanic who, through an unbelievable set of circumstances, landed the role of James Bond despite having never acted a day in his life.
Who directed Becoming Bond?
Becoming Bond was directed by Josh Greenbaum.
Who stars in Becoming Bond?
The principal cast of Becoming Bond includes George Lazenby, Josh Lawson, Kassandra Clementi, Jane Seymour, Jeff Garlin.
When was Becoming Bond released and how long is it?
Becoming Bond was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Becoming Bond?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Becoming Bond was composed by John Piscitello.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Becoming Bond?
Becoming Bond holds official age classifications: FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).