"Never Say Never Again" is a James Bond film released in 1983, starring Sean Connery as James Bond. It is based on Ian Fleming's novel "Thunderball." The film was not produced by Eon Productions, the company behind the official James Bond film series, but rather by an independent producer, Kevin McClory.
The film follows James Bond, who is brought back into action after a long absence from the field. He is tasked with recovering two stolen nuclear warheads held for ransom by the villainous organization SPECTRE, led by Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Bond's investigation leads him to the Bahamas, where he encounters the seductive and dangerous Domino Petachi, the sister of one of the hijackers.
"Never Say Never Again" features many familiar elements of the James Bond franchise, including action-packed sequences, exotic locations, and a suave and charismatic portrayal of Bond by Sean Connery. However, due to its independent production, it is not considered part of the official James Bond film series, often referred to as the "Eon series."
Despite its status as a non-Eon production, "Never Say Never Again" was well-received by audiences and critics alike upon its release. Sean Connery's return to the role of James Bond garnered much attention and praise. The film's title is a reference to Connery's previous statement that he would never play James Bond again after "Diamonds Are Forever" in 1971.