20 Action movies that live up to the saying "old is gold"

Modified Jan 15, 2025 13:25 ET

Cary Grant in North By Northwest| Image via Warner Bros. Pictures — Cary Grant in North By Northwest | Image via Warner Bros. Pictures

6) Goldfinger (1964)

Sean Connery in Goldfinger | Image via Eon Productions

Goldfinger is the third installment of the franchise that set the standard. Starring Sean Connery in the role of Bond, this film involved the efforts to thwart the nefarious scheme laid by Auric Goldfinger that sought to rob Fort Knox. With its trademark villain, unforgettable gadgets, and one of the most recognized of Shirley Bassey's theme songs, it cemented Bond's popular cultural status.