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The Forgotten Fixer: How Gregory Ratoff Won (Then Lost) the First James Bond Film Rights
Imagine an alternate timeline. What if Ratoff had partnered with a young Cubby Broccoli in 1955? What if he’d held on just six more years? He could have been a co-father of the most successful film franchise in history. gregory ratoff james bond film rights
Enter Gregory Ratoff. He saw something others missed: the cinematic potential of a cold, ruthless hero in a Savile Row suit. The Forgotten Fixer: How Gregory Ratoff Won (Then
In 1954, Ratoff optioned the film rights to Casino Royale from Fleming for a paltry (plus $6,000 for a full purchase later). Think about that. For less than the cost of a used car today, Ratoff briefly owned the future of pop culture. gregory ratoff james bond film rights