Casino Royale 1967 UK Release Date: Full Details
The 1967 Casino Royale, a psychedelic spoof starring David Niven, hit UK theaters on April 13, 1967. This article lists key dates, cast, and 2026 re-release buzz.
Unlike the Bond films, this satire features five James Bonds amid chaos. Still cult favorite with Woody Allen, Orson Welles.
Original UK Release Timeline
Premier premiere: March 1967 Leicester Square. Wide UK: April 13. Ran 6 months.
- London debut: Odeon
- Provinces: May expansion
- Box office: £1M UK
Cast and Production Highlights
Directed by five: John Huston et al. Budget $12M, overran wildly.
- David Niven: Sir James
- Peter Sellers: Evelyn Tremble
- Ursula Andress: Vesper
1967 Reviews and Reception
Mixed: Critics panned plot, praised visuals. Audience loved absurdity.
- Rotten Tomatoes: 72% audience
- BAFTA noms: Score, design
2026 Re-Release Prospects
4K restoration rumored for UK cinemas. Streaming on Prime.
- Anniversary screenings planned
- Blu-ray collector's edition