‘Alfie’ And James Bond Director Lewis Gilbert Has Died At 97
By Ben Pearson/Feb. 27, 2018 4:30 pm EST
Lewis Gilbert, the British director of Alfie and multiple movies in the James Bond franchise, has passed away at the age of 97. Read about the Oscar-nominated director’s career, including his three Bond entries, below.
Lewis Gilbert Dead at 97
The Hollywood Reporter brings news about Gilbert’s death. THR says Gilbert got his start as a child actor before sliding behind the camera, starting his career as an assistant to Alfred Hitchcock on his 1939 adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s Jamaica Inn. Gilbert leaves behind a directing resume of over 40 movies, including 1966’s Alfie, which starred a young Michael Caine and was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
‘Alfie’ And James Bond Director Lewis Gilbert Has Died At 97
By Ben Pearson/Feb. 27, 2018 4:30 pm EST
Lewis Gilbert, the British director of Alfie and multiple movies in the James Bond franchise, has passed away at the age of 97. Read about the Oscar-nominated director’s career, including his three Bond entries, below.
Lewis Gilbert Dead at 97
The Hollywood Reporter brings news about Gilbert’s death. THR says Gilbert got his start as a child actor before sliding behind the camera, starting his career as an assistant to Alfred Hitchcock on his 1939 adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s Jamaica Inn. Gilbert leaves behind a directing resume of over 40 movies, including 1966’s Alfie, which starred a young Michael Caine and was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
Gilbert’s Bond Films
Moonraker is largely a reaction to the success of Star Wars, so it contains some pretty nutty aspects: Bond goes to space, there are laser blasters, and things generally get pretty out of control. But the film still has its charms even amid all its ridiculousness, and Gilbert seemed like a much better fit with Moore’s knowing, goofier version of 007 than Connery’s more serious take on the character. For any budding Bond fans out there, I’d recommend checking out the James Bonding podcast.
Rest in peace, Mr. Gilbert.
