Because of a new treat by SMERSH the MI6 tries to get him back into action (SMERSH is not transferred in the movies. The story is set long after the retirement of James Bond. Firstly it has an awesome cast that can be described as some of the best and most acclaimed people in the industry back then and secondly it had countless troubles during production that harmed this movie (Don't know if the term development hell existed back then). Also it is a parody or spoof movie instead of a typical James Bond spy movie. It is the 1967 version staring David Niven as James Bond. Terence Cooper as Coop - Another of Casino Royale's various 007s, Cooper was an actor Feldman had lined up as a potential James Bond star long before the 1967 comedy.For clarification this is not the Daniel Craig James Bond movie from 2006.Ronnie Corbett as Polo - British comedian and one half of The Two Ronnies double act, Corbett is Polo in Casino Royale, the assistant of Frau Hoffner and a parody of Bond henchmen.Bernard Cribbins as Carlton Towers - Now known to Doctor Who fans as the indomitable Wilfred Mott, a much younger Cribbins appeared in Casino Royale as a taxi driver.Her stint in 007's world is arguably Lavi's biggest cinematic role.

Daliah Lavi as The Detainer - Lavi plays one of several impostor Bonds throughout Casino Royale and ultimately defeats Dr.Pettet is a character in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, played by Rumer Willis. Joanna Pettet as Mata Bond - The daughter of James Bond and Mata Hari, it's no surprise that Pettet's character is in the spy game too.Agent Mimi is one of Kerr's last big screen roles.

Deborah Kerr as Agent Mimi - The multi-time Oscar nominated Kerr parodies the Bond girl who starts out bad but changes sides thanks to 007's charms.

Related: How James Bond's Gun Barrel Opening Was Made (Before CGI) Allen plays Bond's nephew in Casino Royale, and the film's villain. Noah - Renowned director and actor behind films such as Annie Hall, Allen has become a somewhat controversial figure of late. The two actors know each other very well, as Sellers played Inspector Jacques Clouseau in The Pink Panther.

Peter Sellers as Evelyn Tremble - Essentially giving his own Bond portrayal, Tremble is hired as a gambling expert by Niven's actual Bond.

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