THUNDERBALL | Number 9 is electrocuted

On this day in 1965, the scene from THUNDERBALL where Number 9 is electrocuted for embezzlement, was filmed. The agent’s chair sinking into the floor was production designer Ken Adam’s idea. He said: “I felt by this time that a Bond film needed a moving set, so it didn’t just become a tableau. And it was also quite funny.”

[markusmyrvold]

This goes to show that, even in SPECTRE, there's always that one guy on the group project that lets the team down.

[Ved]

"I'm still alive, but I'm very badly burned." - Number 9

[BrokamaGay]

Largo casually crossing No. 9 off the SPECTRE secret Santa list

[mstKGf]

Among its many virtues, I like how this shows S.P.E.C.T.R.E. as an equal opportunity criminal organization that does everything they can think of to make a profit, from assassinating a defector on behalf of the French to "consulting" on the Great British Train Robbery. A nice callback to Dr. No (who, if you recall, was a S.P.E.C.T.R.E. member) referring to East and West as "mere points on the compass."

[QuayNemSorr]

"Hallo?! Anyone...?? I'm still alive, I'm just quite badly burned"

[generalpublic]

In 1965 this scene brought a few gasps in the Cinema. I loved this film, still one of my favorite Bond films. Bear in mind Bond films were state of the art in the 60's, there was nothing to compare and it caught the imagination, especially an impressionable nine year old! Bath time was never quite the same, mind those sharks! ;)

[TOFKAS]

Today he would be bailed out with several millions of compensation... I really apreciate Blofeld for keeping his managers acountable.

[carmineagrigento]

That mid century minimalist furniture and interior design is very cool

[georgestaunton]

One of those rare business meeting where something actually got accomplished!

[andrewdrabble]

Look how cool Adolfo Celi was in this scene. He acted like it was a common occurrence. His look of nonchalance said it all

[JediPhoenix]

Love how every other SPECTRE agent just about craps their pants when Number 9's electrocuted, but Largo's like, "Meh..." Guy's Number Two for a reason, right? 😎

[alextettenborn]

The complete lack of emotion on Largo's face as his colleague is executed is actually chilling. Very good acting

[paulmatulavich]

I was 12 years old when I saw Thunderball at the Colonial theater in Akron, Ohio in 1965. I am now 68 and can say that this film will always hold a special place in my heart because it amazed on so many levels. From Connery's perfect physique, Domino's breathtaking beauty, Barry's score, and Tom Jones voice. It remains my favorite Bond film.

[philswaim]

I love that the dude who didnt embezzel is sweating because he knows hes done nothing wrong yet fears the wrath and the other dudes just chilling out almost happy because he thinks he cooked the books in a way that his partner gets killed for it, but number 1 us far better than him and saw past the deception in the books.

To be so confident youre getting away with it and die a horrible death and to be so convinced youre about to die only to discover your partner was setting you up.

All. The while the big guy is playing it cool to the last second a further test to see if anyone confesses anything or at least exert that bit of control via fear and intimidation.

Great scene.

[bridgenorton]

When Mr Bigglesworth gets upset, people DIE!!

[abloogywoogywoo]

"The culprit is known to me, and I've decided upon the appropriate action."
[finger slips and accidentally fries No.2 instead]
regret to inform you all of the death of No.2, killed in his criminal prime by my butter fingers. His services with be greatly missed."
[electrocutes No.9]

[Baldmaxx]

My father would tell me when I was a child that this scene was exactly how his monthly management meetings at the bank where he worked would go in the 1980's.

[dhertsens]

1:53 - The deadpan, almost bored expression of Emilio Largo here is priceless.

[funklestiltskin]

I love how the moment Blofeld says expectations were considerably higher at 1:14 you can see number 9 sigh quietly. He knows he’s cooked from that point on.

[condorboss]

"I suppose this would be the wrong time to ask about Spectre's pension plan?"