The following is a list of primary antagonists in the James Bond novels and film series. Pay off his embarrassing debts to his SMERSH masters by winning the money at Casino Royale's baccarat table. Bond beats Le Chiffre at baccarat. Shot in the head by a SMERSH hitman. Smuggle and sell ancient gold coins to finance SMERSH operations.

The James Bond novels and films are notable for their memorably despicable villains and henchmen. From Le Chiffre's encounter with Bond in the original Casino Royale novel in 1953 to Lyutsifer Safin's scheme in the 2021 film, No Time To Die, Bond's foes have been one of …

This is my ranking of the main villains from each of the 25 official James Bond films. Note: We do not see Blofeld's face in From Russia With Love & Thunderball (we only see part of him and hear his voice); therefore, I am not counting him as the main villain in those films.

Nov 21, 2023 · The James Bond movies have always been known for a colorful array of villains and henchmen, making for quite a cast of characters.

May 24, 2017 · From masterminds to henchmen, the final word on 007's furious foes. They say a James Bond movie is only as good as its villain. That's not always true—weak bad guys unwind fantastic...

May 31, 2024 · Bond villains bring out the best in 007, elevating mediocre movies into classics with their outlandish and over-the-top personalities. Despite evolving into a more grounded character, Daniel Craig's Bond still faces larger-than-life villains with bizarre plans.

Aug 17, 2022 · We look back on all of James Bond 007’s big bads, separating the best villains from the worst. This article contains No Time to Die spoilers. The name’s Bond, James Bond. It’s one of the most...

Jul 3, 2024 · Audiences have come to expect that each narrative will include some powerful and eccentric James Bond villains. By regularly introducing fresh challenges for 007 to overcome, these films have ensured the longevity of the franchise.

Jan 17, 2025 · James Bond shakes and stirs on the screen, but everyone knows it's the Bond villains who make the films especially memorable. They are the catalysts who make the action scenes more intense while also finding the time to interrupt 007's …

Feb 15, 2024 · The James Bond franchise is famous for its many excellent villains, with everything from evil masterminds to agents of Spectre facing off against 007.