Iranian and Pakistani filmmakers joined hands to introduce a female James Bond to the world - her name was Jane Bond.
Jane Bond 008: Operation Karachi was directed and written by Reza Fazeli and released in 1971.
Reza built his career in film in the Imperial State of Iran. He then went on to being the founder of KVC—a company dedicated to producing documentaries centred around political dissent against the new regime after the revolution.
Urdu and Persian were both incorporated into the film.
This action-packed thriller in Black and White was perhaps the first Pakistani film made with the international market in mind.
It is a true gem from the early 1970s, capitalizing on the global success of James Bond films.
Interestingly, this fascinating work in cinema history also has a namesake: a comic!
A brave MI6 agent is out to rescue a Chinese professor whose groundbreaking invention has attracted the interest of a ruthless Pakistani mercenary group determined to seize it.
During her mission, she encounters a charismatic young man, drawing him into her quest.
Love blooms amidst danger and deception and in a race against time.
The film introduced the talented Rakshanda Khattak and featured a stellar cast including Reza Fazeli, Tarana, Saqi, Kemal Irani, Niggo, Zahoor, Pasha, and Sharafat.
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