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200025 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

James Bond Down River

200025 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A 25-minute promotional documentary features the filming of the opening boat chase for The World Is Not Enough along the River Thames.

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Rob Done

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A 25-minute promotional documentary features the filming of the opening boat chase for The World Is Not Enough along the River Thames.

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Rob Donedirector

Michael G. Wilsoncast

Michael Aptedcast

Vic Armstrongcast

Simon Cranecast

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Simon Marsden and Vic Armstrong navigate the River Thames in London’s East End Docklands during the production of the opening boat chase for The World Is Not Enough. Directed by Rob Done, this 25-minute documentary captures the behind-the-scenes action of the 1999 film. It features insights from producer Michael G. Wilson and director Michael Apted, detailing the challenges and logistics involved in filming the high-speed sequence on the water.

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See the behind-the-scenes of the iconic boat chase.
Meet key figures like Michael Apted and Michael G. Wilson.
Find out how they filmed on the River Thames.

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The documentary was directed by Rob Done in the year 2000.
It has a runtime of 25 minutes.
The boat chase was filmed in the London East End Docklands area.

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Who directed the documentary James Bond Down River?

Rob Done directed the documentary.

What is the duration of the documentary James Bond Down River?

The duration of the documentary is 25 minutes.

In which area was the documentary James Bond Down River filmed?

The documentary was filmed in the London East End Docklands area and along the River Thames.

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