From Russia with Love / Bons Baisers de Russie (1963) Poster, French, First French release 1964

From Russia with Love / Bons Baisers de Russie (1963) Poster, French, First French release 1964

Artist: Boris Grinsson (1907-1999)

Unframed: 63 x 47 in. (160 x 119 cm)

When EON Productions published their book on posters from their archive they chose the artwork from this poster for the front cover.

Following the success of Dr. No, Eon Production's budget for this second Bond film was dramatically increased. This film was also directed by Terence Young and again stars Sean Connery as Bond. It was based on Ian Fleming's 1957 novel. The film was a huge box-office success. It heralded the debut of Desmond Llewelyn as Q, a role that he would play for thirty-six years.