"Thunderball" is a 1965 British spy film directed by Terence Young and produced by Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman. It is the fourth installment in the James Bond film series, based on Ian Fleming's 1961 novel of the same name.
In "Thunderball," Sean Connery returns as British Secret Service agent James Bond, also known by his code number 007. The film follows Bond as he is tasked with recovering two stolen nuclear warheads held for ransom by the international criminal organization SPECTRE, led by the nefarious Ernst Stavro Blofeld (played by Anthony Dawson).
As Bond investigates, he travels to the Bahamas, where he encounters Domino Derval (played by Claudine Auger), the mistress of SPECTRE operative Emilio Largo (played by Adolfo Celi), who is holding the warheads. Bond must race against time to thwart SPECTRE's plans and prevent a nuclear catastrophe.
"Thunderball" is known for its underwater action sequences, exotic locations, and thrilling plot. It received positive reviews upon its release and was a commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing film of 1965. The film's success solidified the James Bond franchise as one of the most successful and enduring in cinema history.