Is The Man with the Golden Gun a standalone story?

This novel is the final complete work in the original James Bond series by Ian Fleming. While it features established characters, the central conflict and resolution are contained within this book.

Is there a film adaptation of The Man with the Golden Gun?

A film adaptation starring Roger Moore as James Bond was released in 1974. The movie significantly alters the plot and character motivations from Fleming's novel.

The Man with the Golden Gun by Ian Fleming

The Man with the Golden Gun

Comic Classics Crime

Pages: 200
Published: 1965
Language: English

Synopsis

James Bond is given a dangerous assignment: stop the assassin known as "Pistols" Scaramanga, a master of his craft with a golden gun. After being brainwashed by the Soviets, Bond must regain M's trust by eliminating Scaramanga before he can strike MI6 again. Bond travels to Jamaica, infiltrates Scaramanga's criminal empire, and prepares for a final, deadly duel.

How it reads

Tense Adventurous Dark Gritty

Rivals

Prose complexity 4/10

Content warnings (2)

Gun ViolenceViolence

Genres

Subjects

Assassins British Cuba Espionage/Intrigue Graphic Novels - Crime & Mystery Great Britain Havana (Cuba)Intelligence officers Intelligence service Mystery/Suspense

Places

Cuba Jamaica

James BondProtagonist

Francisco ScaramangaAntagonist

ScaramangaAntagonist

Mary GoodnightSupporting

Paco ScaramangaSupporting

All characters in The Man with the Golden Gun

Ian FlemingThriller · Fiction·1908–1964

This novel is the final complete work in the original James Bond series by Ian Fleming. While it features established characters, the central conflict and resolution are contained within this book.
A film adaptation starring Roger Moore as James Bond was released in 1974. The movie significantly alters the plot and character motivations from Fleming's novel.