
MOVIE
Goldfinger
Everything he touches turns into excitement!
Special agent 007 comes face to face with one of the most notorious villains of all time, and now he must outwit and outgun the powerful tycoon to prevent him from cashing in on a devious scheme to raid Fort Knox -- and obliterate the world's economy.
STORY RECAP
What happened before Goldfinger?
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KNOW BEFORE WATCHING
A few things worth knowing first
TERM
Bullion
Bullion refers to gold or other precious metals in the form of bars or ingots rather than coins. It is valued primarily by weight and purity and is often held by central banks or large financial institutions as a reserve asset.
PLACE
Fort Knox
Located in Kentucky, Fort Knox is the site of the United States Bullion Depository. It is a highly secure facility designed to protect the nation's massive reserves of gold from theft or destruction.
TERM
Explosive decompression
This physical phenomenon occurs when the pressure surrounding an object or person is suddenly and rapidly reduced. In high-altitude or pressurized environments, such a sudden drop in atmospheric pressure can cause severe physiological damage.
TERM
Salted bomb
In financial and intelligence contexts, 'salting' refers to the practice of introducing fraudulent or deceptive information into a system to detect unauthorized access or manipulation. A salted bomb implies a device or scheme designed to trigger a specific reaction through this method.
INSTITUTION
Bank of England
The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. It plays a critical role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, managing the country's currency, and overseeing the banking system.