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From Russia With Love is the second James Bond movie, starring Sean Connery, and it is packed with action and intrigue and keeps us at the edge of our seats.  In this film,   international criminal organization SPECTRE wants revenge against agent James Bond for the death of their agent Dr. No, in Jamaica.  A plan is devised to lure Bond into a trap, using as bait the opportunity to get a  cryptography device. SPECTRE operative Rosa Klebb, a former head of SMERSH, and played by Lotte Lenya,  is assigned to oversee  the mission and chooses trained killer Donald Grant, played by Robert Shaw, to assassinate Bond at the right moment. To set the trap, Klebb recruits a cipher clerk at the consulate, Tatiana  Romanova, played by Daniela Bianchi, to, without her knowledge, assist in the plan, tricking Romanova into believing Klebb is still working for SMERSH.  Tatiana is also Bonds love interest.   Yes, as all the James Bond movies the plot twists and turns and keeps our attention as James Bond gets himself out of many tight situations with his wit, expertise and use of special gadgets that fascinate the viewer.  He always has his romantic encounters, of course.  This movie was terrific, with its filming in Turkey and the intriguing plot, sinister villains, and the exciting fight aboard the Orient Express.  If you like action movies, James Bond always satisfies.