Cinema Reels goes down the 007-route with a wacky twist as Jessica Welman, John Cook and James Ross, review the 1967 film Casino Royale, which is loosely based on the 1953 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming.The film that had five directors attached to it, the trio review how the narrative unfolds, stand-out performances, with James particularly showing his age when it comes to performances in this movie, and looks closely at the baccarat scene. Host: Jessica Welman Guests: John Cook &amp; James Ross Producer: Mollie Chapman Editor: James RossCasino Royale sees Sir James Bond is called back out of retirement, following the death of M, to stop SMERSH. In order to trick SMERSH and Le Chiffre, Bond thinks up the ultimate plan: every agent shall be named James Bond. One of the Bonds, whose real name is Evelyn Tremble, is sent to take on Le Chiffre in a game of baccarat, but all of the Bonds get more than they can handle.Released: 1998 Director: John Huston, Ken Hughes, Robert Parrish, Joe McGrath &amp; Val Guest Writers: Wolf Mankowitz, John Law &amp; Michael Sayers Stars: Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress, David Niven, Woody Allen &amp; Ronnie Corbett

Casino Royale (1967)