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Cast
Jason Connery
as Ian Fleming
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Leda St Gabriel
Joss Ackland
as Gen. Gerhard Hellstein
Patricia Hodge
as Lady Evelyn
David Warner
as Adm. Godfrey
Colin Welland
as Reuters editor
Fiona Fullerton
as Lady Caroline
Richard Johnson
as Gen. Halmsden
Julian Firth
as Quincy
Marsha Fitzalan
as Miss Delaney
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1990
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, TV Movie
Votes15
DirectorFerdinand Fairfax
WritersRobert J. Avrech
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Secret Life of Ian Fleming
About The Secret Life of Ian Fleming
The Secret Life of Ian Fleming follows the exciting life of a dashing young Ian Fleming, the mastermind behind the highly successful James Bond books and movies.
Directed by Ferdinand Fairfax, The Secret Life of Ian Fleming leans on a strong ensemble — Jason Connery, Kristin Scott Thomas, Joss Ackland — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1990.
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