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[perdogg]

I know that John Barry died almost two years ago, however, I was expecting in the closing credits of Skyfall a brief mention of a tribute. I did not expect a big mention, just a passing mention. I know you cannot possibly mention all who have passed in the 50 years of Bond movies, but certain people deserve special mention.

In the 50 years of the Bond Films, no person. except for Fleming, Cubby, Saltzman, and Maibaum, has left a bigger mark on the series than John Barry. Barry's involvement lasted through 4 James Bonds and roughly 25 years.

I was the last person in the theatre at 1:45 in the morning hoping to see his name once more - what a disapppointment. I thought Mike and Babs had some class.

[007jamesbond]

I am pretty they already dedicated John berry already at one of the award ceremony

[Bucky]

i was also kind of disappointed they did not have a dedication at some point during the end credits, although so much time has passed that i am not surprised.

i did not stay through the entire end credits when i saw it the first time with my friends at midnight,

Spoiler

especially since i was reassured at the beginning of the end credits that james bond would return.

but i did stay through the end credits the second time mostly curious if i would see a dedication to barry.

[doublenoughtspy]

While I understand the desire for tributes, I'm not sure film credits are the best place for them.

While Barry's influence on the series was tremendous, he hadn't worked on a Bond film in 25 years.

And I fail to see why people get upset about anyone else, when there was nothing, nada, zip, zilch regarding a man named Ian Fleming in the Goldfinger credits, and the film was still being made when he died and they could have easily put something in.

Should there have been a tribute to Fleming? Saltzman? Maibaum? Peter Hunt? Desmond? Barry? Terence Young? You could turn the credits into an entire obituary column.

[jamie00007]

Barry has been dead for 2 years, has not worked on a Bond film for 25 years and has had all the required tributes a long time ago.

[SecretAgentFan]

The constant nods to his kind of scoring of a Bond film should be sufficient. Especially since he has left his mark not only on every film he scored but on every Bond film that will ever be made.

[Single-O-Seven]

They did utilise his home in the film. That in itself is a kind of tribute.

[Henry-Jones-Sr]

The cinematographer of Superman, Geoffrey Unsworth, died before the film was released. Immediately after the studio logo at the beginning of the film, a title card appeared on screen:

'This film is dedicated with love and respect to Geoffrey Unsworth B.S.C.'

Class!

[thecasinoroyale]

I agree that it's unfortunate we have lost so many of the Bond film family over the years, but listing each one who played a part in crafting James Bond would require a seperate credit sequence to list them!

I think their work is channeled through the current cast and crew, so when we see or hear a moment in a new Bond film, shades of Ian Fleming, John Barry, Desmond Llewelyn or even Cubby shine through in musical arrangements, dialogue or story. It's nice to know that these things are recognized, and many people comment how similiar it is to "...something so good, even John Barry wouldn't be shy of creating it..." or "...the roots of Llewelyn's much loved character shine on..." etc.

A legacy is more lasting in what people see and hear on screen, relating it to talent no longer with us, than fitting everyone onto a memorial list at the end of the film.

[SecretAgentFan]

The cinematographer of Superman, Geoffrey Unsworth, died before the film was released. Immediately after the studio logo at the beginning of the film, a title card appeared on screen:

'This film is dedicated with love and respect to Geoffrey Unsworth B.S.C.'

Class!

True, but a very different situation. If Barry had died after scoring SKYFALL I´m sure he would have been mentioned.

But as Single-O-Seven said - that already was a very nifty tribute.

[Henry-Jones-Sr]

You're right. But what's all this about Barry's home? I haven't heard about this.

[marktmurphy]

It doesn't matter. If you're a member of his family maybe you'd have the right to feel a bit slighted. If you're not, don't worry about it.

[Bucky]

The cinematographer of Superman, Geoffrey Unsworth, died before the film was released. Immediately after the studio logo at the beginning of the film, a title card appeared on screen:

'This film is dedicated with love and respect to Geoffrey Unsworth B.S.C.'

Class!

And for Superman Returns there was a dedication in the closing credits to Christopher Reeve and Dana Reeve.

[Henry-Jones-Sr]

The cinematographer of Superman, Geoffrey Unsworth, died before the film was released. Immediately after the studio logo at the beginning of the film, a title card appeared on screen:

'This film is dedicated with love and respect to Geoffrey Unsworth B.S.C.'

Class!

And for Superman Returns there was a dedication in the closing credits to Christopher Reeve and Dana Reeve.

And you know what? It bothered me that Dana Reeve got a dedication and not Marlon Brando, and he was actually in Superman Returns!

[Single-O-Seven]

You're right. But what's all this about Barry's home? I haven't heard about this.

The exterior of Barry's former London residence "acted" as the exterior to M's home. I'm not sure if the interior was actually his home or if that was just a studio set. I suspect the latter.

[lazenbyland]

The fictional tube station 'Granborough Road' was the name of the road Barry lived in.

[marktmurphy]

The fictional tube station 'Granborough Road' was the name of the road Barry lived in.

That's interesting- I didn't know that.

It's not a fictional station, though.

[Shaun Forever]

Two years? that's gone very quick.


We've got a good book on him at work, usually have a quick read of it while passing it, really should take
it and have a proper read on my tea break one day.

[Aisforauric]

They did utilise his home in the film. That in itself is a kind of tribute.

Yes it is a nice little tribute, and a subtle one at that.