Film producer Kevin McClory read a series of books featuring a character called James Bond and decided the spy was a little boring. He co-wrote a script called Thunderball, taking Bond from the streets of London and depositing him in the Bahamas.
Much to his surprise, Ian Fleming’s 9th Bond book was called Thunderball. McClory sued Fleming and won, going on to become the richest man in Ireland overnight upon producing the film version.
Listen to his incredible story on The Documentary On One: 007 – The Irish Connection.
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