It's therefore all the more disappointing that this film was a critical flop. Feldman, and directed by Val Guest, this is a film which features a top-billed cast, with names such as David Niven, Peter Sellers, William Holden, Orson Welles, and Woody Allen, to name but a few. Casino Royale (1967) is a rogue production, and, as a result, it fails to be taken seriously as true 'Bond' matter.

Terence Cooper as Coop - Another of Casino Royale's various 007s, Cooper was an actor Feldman had lined up as a potential James Bond star long before the 1967 comedy.As a fan of pure Bond, that is to say the 'official' Bond film series under the direction of the Broccoli family, this is a film I usually would mention in hushed tones.

Ronnie Corbett as Polo - British comedian and one half of The Two Ronnies double act, Corbett is Polo in Casino Royale, the assistant of Frau Hoffner and a parody of Bond henchmen.

Bernard Cribbins as Carlton Towers - Now known to Doctor Who fans as the indomitable Wilfred Mott, a much younger Cribbins appeared in Casino Royale as a taxi driver.

Her stint in 007's world is arguably Lavi's biggest cinematic role.

Daliah Lavi as The Detainer - Lavi plays one of several impostor Bonds throughout Casino Royale and ultimately defeats Dr.Pettet is a character in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, played by Rumer Willis. Joanna Pettet as Mata Bond - The daughter of James Bond and Mata Hari, it's no surprise that Pettet's character is in the spy game too.Agent Mimi is one of Kerr's last big screen roles. Deborah Kerr as Agent Mimi - The multi-time Oscar nominated Kerr parodies the Bond girl who starts out bad but changes sides thanks to 007's charms.Related: How James Bond's Gun Barrel Opening Was Made (Before CGI)

Allen plays Bond's nephew in Casino Royale, and the film's villain. Noah - Renowned director and actor behind films such as Annie Hall, Allen has become a somewhat controversial figure of late. The two actors know each other very well, as Sellers played Inspector Jacques Clouseau in The Pink Panther.

Peter Sellers as Evelyn Tremble - Essentially giving his own Bond portrayal, Tremble is hired as a gambling expert by Niven's actual Bond.

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