The actor Joseph Wiseman played the villain in which of these James Bond films?
Joseph Wiseman (May 1918―October 2009), a Canadian American theatre and film actor, was well known for starring as the villain Julius No in the first 1962 James Bond film, "Dr. No". He was also known for his role as Manny Weisbord on the (1986–1988) TV series "Crime Story" and his salubrious acting career on Broadway. He was once called, "The spookiest actor in the American theatre".
"Dr. No" is a spy film that was directed by Terence Young. It was based on the 1958 novel "Dr. No" by Ian Fleming. The film stars Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Jack Lord, and Wiseman. "Dr. No" is the first film in the James Bond series, and was adapted by Richard Maibaum, Johanna Harwood, and Berkely Mather. Ted Moore did the cinematography. Editing was handled by Peter R. Hunt; music scoring performed by Monty Norman.
In the film, James Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate the disappearance of a fellow British agent. The trail leads him to the underground base of Dr. No. Criminals at the base are planning to disrupt an early American space launch from Cape Canaveral with a radio beam weapon.
Made on a low budget of $1.1 million US dollars, "Dr. No" has been a big financial success. It has grossed $59.5 million at the box office worldwide. When it was released, even in light of commercial success, it received a mixed critical reaction. It has gained a very favorable reputation over time as one of the series' best films.
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