Roger Moore’s first appearance as Agent 007 is a lively and visually striking one. The story follows 007 (played by Roger Moore) as he moves from Harlem to the Caribbean and then Louisiana, pursuing a Black heroin kingpin (Yaphet Kotto). He's backed by an extensive network and aided by a beautiful tarot card reader (Jane Seymour). Moore’s initial portrayal of Bond was energetic. He went on to make seven films in the series between 1973 and 1985. The feel of “Live and Let Die” echoes Sean Connery’s last official outing as Bond, “Diamonds Are Forever” (1971). I prefer Moore's run in the franchise; all seven movies are fast-paced, funny, beautiful to look at, and consistently enjoyable. They were all successful financially too. Beyond the main players, "Live and Let Die" introduces a number of memorable characters: Tee Hee with his metal arm (Julius Harris), the giggling Baron Samedi (Geoffrey Holder) who practices voodoo, and Sheriff JW Pepper (Clifton James). The women are also well-cast; Seymour is youthful and attractive, Gloria Hendry is impressively strong as Rosie, and Madeline Smith has a brief but noticeable appearance. There are several exciting scenes that stick with you, like the funny airport sequence, Bond using alligators to cross an area, the thrilling boat chase through the bayou, and the chaotic final scene on a train. Regarding accusations of racism, the presence of Agent Quarrel Jr. (Roy Stewart) disproves those kinds of arguments. The film’s length is 2 hours and 1 minute. Filming took place in Manhattan, Jamaica, and Louisiana (New Orleans and the bayous), with additional work completed in England. GRADE: B+

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