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Highly Classified: The World of 007 (1998): Cast

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Highly Classified: The World of 007 is a 1998 documentary directed by David L.G. Hughes, starring Desmond Llewelyn as Q, Roger Spottiswoode and Pierce Brosnan. It runs 58 minutes.

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Highly Classified: The World of 007 (1998) movie poster
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Runtime
58 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Highly Classified: The World of 007 About?

The premise of Highly Classified: The World of 007 without spoilers.

Hosted by gadget‑master Q (Desmond Llewelyn), this behind‑the‑scenes special invites you into the glamorous, mysterious world of James Bond. It showcases rare footage of spectacular stunts—remotely‑driven BMW action, a rooftop motorcycle chase and a death‑defying skyscraper jump—while revealing the special‑effects wizardry behind them. Included are interviews with Tomorrow Never Dies director Roger Spottiswoode and stars Pierce Brosnan, Jonathan Pryce, Michelle Yeoh, Teri Hatcher and Judi Dench.

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Cast & crew

Highly Classified: The World of 007 Cast & Characters

Desmond Llewelyn leads the cast as Q, with Roger Spottiswoode and Pierce Brosnan. Directed by David L.G. Hughes; 19 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from David L.G. Hughes

More films directed by David L.G. Hughes, best-rated first: Viking Destiny and Hard Boiled Sweets.

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Highly Classified: The World of 007 FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Highly Classified: The World of 007, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Highly Classified: The World of 007?

Highly Classified: The World of 007 runs 58 minutes.

When was Highly Classified: The World of 007 released?

Highly Classified: The World of 007 was released in 1998.

Who directed Highly Classified: The World of 007?

Highly Classified: The World of 007 was directed by David L.G. Hughes.

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Who is in the cast of Highly Classified: The World of 007?

Highly Classified: The World of 007 stars Desmond Llewelyn as Q, Roger Spottiswoode and Pierce Brosnan, among 19 credited actors.

Does Highly Classified: The World of 007 have a post-credit scene?

No. Highly Classified: The World of 007 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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