Why was Moonraker made before for your eyes only?

The film’s producers had originally intended to make For Your Eyes Only, but chose Moonraker owing to the rise of the science fiction genre in the wake of the Star Wars phenomenon. Budgetary issues led to the film being shot primarily in France; other locations included Italy, Brazil, Guatemala and the United States.

What is the story of Moonraker?

Agent 007 (Roger Moore) blasts into orbit in this action-packed adventure that takes him to Venice, Rio De Janeiro and outer space. When Bond investigates the hijacking of an American space shuttle, he and beautiful CIA agent Holly Goodhead (Lois Chiles) are soon locked in a life-or-death struggle against Hugo Drax (Michael Lonsdale), a power-mad industrialist whose horrific scheme may destroy all human life on earth!
Moonraker/Film synopsis

Did Sean Connery audition for James Bond?

In a 1964 profile in the Saturday Evening Post, Sir Sean admitted he had “put on a bit of an act” during his audition. But ultimately, he felt compelled to the role of James Bond – which he hoped would help him to break into Hollywood and achieve international fame.

Who was Ian Fleming’s choice to play James Bond?

Sean Connery was chosen. Would not commit to a three-picture contract. Turned down in favour of Connery. Turned down in favour of Connery (later played Bond in the 1967 parody Casino Royale) (Fleming’s personal choice).

Did Ian Fleming write Moonraker?

Moonraker, like Fleming’s previous novels, was well received by critics….Moonraker (novel)

First edition cover, published by Jonathan Cape
Author	Ian Fleming
Publisher	Jonathan Cape
Publication date	5 April 1955 (hardback)
Pages	255

Did Jaws survive in Moonraker?

In Moonraker, he survives falling several thousand feet after accidentally disabling his own parachute (he falls through a circus tent and lands in the trapeze net), a crash through a building inside a runaway cable car (where he meets and falls in love with Dolly) and going over Iguazu Falls.