*Despite fears of being typecast, Connery relaxed into his newest Bond venture. But getting Thunderball to the screen was no small victory for producers “Cubby” Broccoli and Harry Saltzman. Kevin McClory had taken Ian Fleming to court over the rights to the story, since much of Fleming’s novel was based on an earlier collaboration. Only after the success of Dr. No and much negotiation with McClory were they film rights to Thunderball secured. *Source: Back of card