Goldfinger & TMWTGG in the theatres Elizabethtown, KY

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Bond ... James Bond

By BECCA OWSLEY

bowsley@thenewsenterprise.com

ELIZABETHTOWN — Starting Friday, moviegoers can get “shaken not stirred” at the Historic State Theater during a James Bond movie series.

The series begins with a fan favorite of the Bond series, “Goldfinger” (1964), staring Sean Connery. Although movie makers were not allowed in the vault, the key to the plot is hinged right here in Hardin County at the United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox.

Many external film sequences were filmed locally, and Fort Knox drew attention of the world as the Bond villain and his henchman, Oddjob, attempted to break into one of the most secure facilities in the world. Fortunately Bond was there to stop him and save the day with his usual super spy skills and charm.

One of the most famous Bond girls, Pussy Galore, also appears in the film.

The following weekend “The Man with the Golden Gun” (1974), starring Roger Moore, will be showing at the State.

The cat and mouse story of assassins also stars Christopher Lee and Hervé Villechaize, of “Fantasy Island” fame, as Nick Nack.

If you need to get a dose of “Bond, James Bond” then the State will have the right elixir to catch two great Bond adventures.

Before the film begins Friday, local historian Paul Urbahns will be on hand to discuss the gold vault and portions of the film shot in the area, Heritage Council Executive Director Dana Beth Lyddan said.

“Goldfinger” is showing at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. “The Man with the Golden Gun” is showing at 8 p.m. March 26-27. Tickets are $5. For more information contact (270) 234-8258.

Becca Owsley can be reached at (270) 505-1741.