Diamonds Are Forever «500+ ESSENTIAL»

: While it sounds glamorous, the lyrics describe a preference for materialistic stability over the risks of love—"Diamonds never lie to me / For when love's gone, they'll lustre on".

: The film is remembered for the quirky and lethal duo Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd , who brought a unique, dark humor to their assassinations. Diamonds Are Forever

: The "mud" in the opening mud-bath sequence was actually made of instant mashed potatoes . After 24 hours under hot studio lights, the mixture began to smell so bad it was almost unbearable for the crew. The Theme Song : While it sounds glamorous, the lyrics describe

: The title itself is a direct nod to the famous De Beers marketing slogan "A Diamond Is Forever," which was created in 1947 and redefined the diamond as a symbol of eternal commitment. Kidd , who brought a unique, dark humor

: The antagonists are the Spangled Mob , led by the unglamorous brothers Jack and Seraffimo Spang.

Fleming’s fourth Bond novel was inspired by a 1954 Sunday Times article about diamond smuggling in Africa.