Besides, one can't argue with a version of James Bond that can be enjoyed in only 51 minutes. Since this version does end differently from both the novel and the 2006 version of the film (and the 1967 film is 'Casino Royale' is an even further deviation from the original story), losing the end would be a real tragedy for anyone examining how different cultures and times viewed Ian Fleming's iconic character. Without this lower quality footage, the ending would not exist. Im not sure if youve seen the 1967 Casino Royale, but its not exactly a James Bond movie. The first on-screen presence in a Bond movie is that of William Lundigan, host of the CBS TV show Climax that aired the first unofficial James Bond movie.
One has to remember that this was once considered lost and footage was pieced together from two sources. The only complaint from a viewers perspective is that there is a notable drop in video quality shortly before the end. Climax Casino Royale Awesome Quick Film Review - YouTube Casino Royale Climax television adaptation of the novel of the same name by Ian. Overall, the story is truer to the novel and seeing Barry Nelson's American 'Jimmy' Bond is fascinating. There are some major liberties taken in this version of Casino Royale (most notably combining Vesper and Mathis into 'Valerie Mathis,' changing the torture scene, and switching up the nationalities of the characters) but very few of the changes can't be justified based on the format.
