"Goldfinger" is a 1964 British spy film directed by Guy Hamilton and produced by Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman. It is the third installment in the James Bond film series, based on Ian Fleming's 1959 novel of the same name.
In "Goldfinger," Sean Connery returns as British Secret Service agent James Bond, also known by his code number 007. The film follows Bond as he investigates the activities of Auric Goldfinger (played by Gert Fröbe), a wealthy and eccentric gold smuggler with grandiose plans to disrupt the global economy.
As Bond delves deeper into Goldfinger's operations, he uncovers a plot to contaminate the gold reserves at Fort Knox in Kentucky, which would cause chaos in the world economy and increase the value of Goldfinger's own gold holdings. Bond must use all of his skills, charm, and resourcefulness to stop Goldfinger and his henchmen, including the iconic Oddjob (played by Harold Sakata), from carrying out their sinister scheme.
"Goldfinger" is widely regarded as one of the best James Bond films and is praised for its iconic villain, memorable theme song, exciting action sequences, and clever gadgets. It received critical acclaim upon its release and was a commercial success, cementing the James Bond franchise's status as a cultural phenomenon.