Image Copyright United Artists, sourced from Cinema Cats
This cat belongs to villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld, and first appeared in the 1963 film From Russia With Love. The cat was never named, and was apparently played by a selection of Turkish Angoras. Said cat, along with Blofeld was extensively parodied in the Austin Powers films, so much so, nobody really remembers the originals. There, the cat had the name "Mister Bigglesworth", and was to begin with was largely identical to the above, but would suffer a cryogenic accident, going completely bald.
Image Copyright New Line Cinema, again sourced from Cinema Cats
What is absolutely spectacular about this, which I just chanced on and I've found multiple sources for, is the name of the Sphynx cat playing the now hairless Mr Bigglesworth. "SGC Belfry Ted Nude-Gent". I'd imagine once the film-makers heard that, they considered using that name in the film.
As for the new Bond film? Errr, its okay? Its got some good action, but I wouldn't advise thinking about it too hard. Maybe wait for the DVD?
Excellent !
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