The Bacharach score and Herb Alpert open and closing sequences are memorable. Allen is always funny, and Welles does a pretty good turn as le Chiffre. When Andress is not speaking, as in the "Look of Love" sequence or in Seller's "shampoo" dream she's truly breathtaking. Like _What's New Pussycat_ they did manage to corral some of the most beautiful women of the time together in the same film. The film is certainly not without its merits. When they run out of story, pie fights emerge, or fusillades of bullets, or tremendous explosions. Casino Royale Original Soundtrack aus dem Gleichnamigen Columbia-Bavaria Film. Casino Royale (1967) - film - Soundtracky. The story lacks even a real protagonist Niven and Sellers trade places in that role. Casino Royale (1967) - film - Soundtracky. It seems impossible to create a successful film with 5 directors and 10 writers (not including Ian Fleming, but including Ben Hecht, Joseph Heller, Terry Southern and Billy Wilder !!). The film stars David Niven as the 'original' Bond, Sir James Bond 007. It is loosely based on the 1953 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming, the first novel to feature the character James Bond. However, _Casino_ is simply over the top at being over the top. Casino Royale is a 1967 spy parody film originally distributed by Columbia Pictures featuring an ensemble cast. So I am sucker for the comedy epic/ celebrity ensemble. I should confess that as a young kid I did love the film, just as I loved _What's new Pussycat_, and when I got a little older I became a guilty admirer of _The Blues Brothers_ and _1941_. Occasional fun for the 60's lover, but completely incoherent as entertainment.
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