Beirut is the capital of the Lebanon, and is located in the Beirut Governorate, directly on the Mediterranean coast. It has over two million inhabitants. As one of the oldest cities in the world, Beirut was first mentioned in the 15 century BC. James Bond shortly visits Beirut in The Man with the Golden Gun, but no scenes were actually filmed there.
Locations[]
Beirut Cabaret[]
Although the exact location within Beirut remains unknown, this nightclub is the only Beirut location visible in the movie. The club was a set built at Pinewood Studios. Bond visits the club, because agent 002 (Bill Fairbanks) had been killed by Scaramanga there in 1969.
Characters in Beirut[]
- James Bond
- Saida
- Bill Fairbanks (only mentioned)
- Francisco Scaramanga (only mentioned)
- Lebanese Club Boss
- Ahmed
- Rahman
- Beirut Taxi Driver