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Colloquialism for people from Wiltshire, England
Moonrakers is the colloquial name for people from Wiltshire, a county in the West Country of England. It derives from a story of smugglers pretending to
Moonrakers
1979 James Bond film by Lewis Gilbert
Moonraker is a 1979 spy-fi film, the eleventh in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, and the fourth to star Roger Moore as the fictional
Moonraker_(film)
1955 novel by Ian Fleming
Moonraker is the third novel by the British author Ian Fleming to feature his fictional British Secret Service agent James Bond. It was published by Jonathan
Moonraker_(novel)
Topics referred to by the same term
up moonraker in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Moonraker may refer to: Moonrakers, a colloquialism for people from Wiltshire, England Moonraker (novel)
Moonraker
1958 film by David MacDonald
smuggler term, moonrakers, who were reputed to hide contraband in the village pond and to rake it out by moonlight. George Baker as the Moonraker, otherwise
The_Moonraker
Sail
[citation needed] The equivalent sail, if triangular, is called a skyscraper. Moonrakers are relatively unusual sails only used on ships built primarily for speed
Moonraker_(sail)
American rock band
together in the Denver-based band the Moonrakers. The Moonrakers had previously released four singles on Tower; The Moonrakers had evolved from the early 1960s
Sugarloaf_(band)
Village in Devon, England
"Malborough Moonrakers Cricket Club". Malborough Moonrakers Cricket Club. Retrieved 14 September 2014. "3 bedroom Cottage for sale: Moonrakers, Lower Town
Malborough
American singer (born 1968)
Michael Allan Patton (born January 27, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and voice actor, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock
Mike_Patton
1979 soundtrack album by John Barry
Moonraker is the 1979 soundtrack for the eleventh James Bond film of the same name. Moonraker was the third of the three Bond films for which the theme
Moonraker_(soundtrack)
French-British actor (1931–2020)
famous for being cast as the villain Hugo Drax in the 1979 James Bond film Moonraker, deputy police commissioner Claude Lebel in The Day of the Jackal (1973)
Michael_Lonsdale
Tower in Sutton, North Yorkshire, England
regarding its building. - Moonrakers". Moonrakers. 4 August 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2018. Cowling Parish Council Moonrakers - Cowling’s Local History Group
Wainman's_Pinnacle
worldwide rentals were $45.7 million..."[page needed] Moonraker: "These figures were surpassed by Moonraker, which earned total worldwide rentals of $87.7 million
List of highest-grossing films
List_of_highest-grossing_films
American actor (1939–2014)
he was notable for portraying Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker (1979), and Mr. Larson in Happy Gilmore (1996). Other notable films include
Richard_Kiel
Finnish mobile phone manufacturer (2014–2017)
acquisition, Microsoft discontinued Nokia's smartwatch prototype, codenamed "Moonraker", dropping it in favour of the Microsoft Band. Rebranding started in 2014
Microsoft_Mobile
James Bond franchise agent designation
in the field, at their discretion, to complete any mission. The novel Moonraker establishes that the section routinely has three agents concurrently;
00_Agent
Proposed lunar LiDAR mapping mission
Moonraker is a proposed space mission under development by the European Space Agency (ESA). If approved, it will place a small satellite equipped with
Moonraker_(lunar_orbiter)
Fictional character in James Bond films
Bond franchise. He appears in the films The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker (1979), played by Richard Kiel. Depicted as a henchman in the service
Jaws_(James_Bond)
Fictional James Bond villain
character created by author Ian Fleming for the 1955 James Bond novel Moonraker. For the later film and its novelization, Drax was greatly altered from
Hugo_Drax
September 2021. "Moonraker (1979)". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2021. "Moonraker Reviews". Metacritic
List_of_James_Bond_films
British musician (born 1944)
Moonraker MOO9) God's Own Drunk (1989, Moonraker MOO10) Footloose in the Himalaya (1990, Moonraker MOOC11) Chinese Takeaway Blues (1992, Moonraker MOO11)
Mike_Harding
Female love interest or sidekick of James Bond
(1953) Vesper Lynd Live and Let Die (1954) Simone "Solitaire" Latrelle Moonraker (1955) Gala Brand Diamonds Are Forever (1956) Tiffany Case From Russia
Bond_girl
French actress (b. 1950)
Italian cinema, and also played Corinne Dufour in the James Bond film Moonraker (1979). Cléry was born Corinne Marie-Madeleine Geneviève Pierrette Picolo
Corinne_Cléry
French actress
mainly for her role as Dolly, Jaws' girlfriend in the 1979 James Bond film Moonraker. Beyond this, she has made over 70 appearances in French-language TV and
Blanche_Ravalec
English actor (1927–2017)
(1973), The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Moonraker (1979), For Your Eyes Only (1981), Octopussy (1983) and A View to a Kill
Roger_Moore
1952 play
The Moonraker is a historical play by the British writer Arthur Watkyn. It premiered at the Cambridge Arts Theatre and in June 1952 had a brief run at
The_Moonraker_(play)
American actress and model (born 1947)
fashion model known for her role as Holly Goodhead in the James Bond film Moonraker (1979). Her other screen credits include The Way We Were (1973), The Great
Lois_Chiles
category of Best Visual Effects. He was nominated for his work on the film Moonraker, which he shared with Derek Meddings and Paul Wilson. He worked on nearly
John_Evans_(special_effects)
1981 James Bond film directed by John Glen
to avenge the murder of her parents. After the science-fiction-focused Moonraker, the producers wanted a return to the style of the early Bond films and
For_Your_Eyes_Only_(film)
1979 book by Christopher Wood
James Bond and Moonraker is a novelisation by Christopher Wood of the James Bond film Moonraker. Its name was changed to avoid confusion with Ian Fleming's
James_Bond_and_Moonraker
Fanciful belief used as a metaphor
characterization is also common in stories of gothamites, including the Moonrakers of Wiltshire, who were said to have taken advantage of this trope, and
The Moon is made of green cheese
The_Moon_is_made_of_green_cheese
Climbing areas of England
- Moonrakers". Moonrakers. 2 January 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2018. "Cowling (Wainman's) Pinnacle - Earlier ideas regarding its building. - Moonrakers".
Earl_Crag
Second-largest city in Brazil
films set in Rio de Janeiro include Blame it on Rio; the James Bond film Moonraker; the Oscar award-winning, critically acclaimed Central Station by Walter
Rio_de_Janeiro
English film director (1920–2018)
Bond films: You Only Live Twice (1967), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker (1979). Lewis Gilbert was born as Louis Laurie Isaacs in Clapton, London
Lewis_Gilbert
(2005). The GAA book of lists. Dublin: Hodder Headline Ireland. pp. 182–3. ISBN 978-0-340-89695-2. Dolan 2006, p.108 Castelow, Ellen. "The Moonrakers".
List of United Kingdom county nicknames
List_of_United_Kingdom_county_nicknames
Town in West Yorkshire, England
legend is also known in Wiltshire, where the locals are also known as 'Moonrakers'. Slaithwaite Town Hall in Lewisham Road served as the municipal headquarters
Slaithwaite
English film director and editor
Service (1969), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker (1979). Following the release of Moonraker, Glen was promoted to the rank of official director
John_Glen_(director)
1979 single by Pat Benatar
Benatar adjusted the original lyrics, as such references as "A to Zed" and "moonraker" would have likely confused American listeners. "Heartbreaker" was the
Heartbreaker (Pat Benatar song)
Heartbreaker_(Pat_Benatar_song)
English actor (1908–1981)
Her Majesty's Secret Service 1971 Diamonds Are Forever 1973 Live and Let Die 1974 The Man with the Golden Gun 1977 The Spy Who Loved Me 1979 Moonraker
Bernard_Lee
British flight attendant and TV presenter
the strapline "We'll take more care of you" in the 1979 James Bond film Moonraker. Roz Hanby (18 October 2018). "My campaign: Flying the flag for BA in
Roz_Hanby
in Thunderbirds Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story Buck Rogers James Bond in Moonraker John Adams in Forbidden Planet John Crichton in Farscape Jean-Luc Picard
List_of_stock_characters
English lawn bowls player (1924–2022)
ISBN 0-7091-3658-7. "World Bowls Champions". Burnside Bowling Club. "Bowls column: Moonrakers will never forget their England star Cliff Stroud". Somerset Live.[permanent
Ted_Hayward
European Space Agency lunar lander
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Argonaut_(lunar_lander)
Identification method of public houses
in myths and legends, such as the Green Man or local stories like the Moonrakers of Wiltshire. Names may straightforwardly describe their building or the
Pub_names_in_Great_Britain
those containing only a small number of scenes shot or set in Florida (e.g., Lost and Moonraker. "Dostana (2008)". www.imdb.com. Retrieved June 28, 2010.
List of films and television shows shot in Florida
List_of_films_and_television_shows_shot_in_Florida
the towns Gingerbread industry) Middlesbrough : Smoggies. Middleton : Moonrakers, Piddly Middlies (pejorative) Morecambe : Sandgronians Nantwich : Dabbers
List of British regional nicknames
List_of_British_regional_nicknames
the Barbarian The Last Starfighter 21 Michael Lonsdale 89 France Actor Moonraker The Name of the Rose 22 Michael Gwisdek 78 Germany Actor, Director The
2020_in_film
Marvel comics superhero team
Machine she was a member of Force Works. Iron Man Century Cybermancer Moonraker Scarlet Witch Spider-Woman U.S. Agent War Machine Wonder Man Solo Gauntlet
Force_Works
2012 video game
Goldfinger (Sean Connery), On Her Majesty's Secret Service (George Lazenby), Moonraker (Roger Moore), Licence to Kill (Timothy Dalton) and Die Another Day (Pierce
007_Legends
Irish actor (born 1953)
gross of any film in 1995, making it the most successful Bond film since Moonraker (1979), adjusted for inflation. It holds a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Pierce_Brosnan
Media franchise about a British spy
Hoagy Carmichael, but there is something cold and ruthless." Likewise, in Moonraker, Special Branch officer Gala Brand thinks that Bond is "certainly good-looking
James_Bond
Association football club in Oxford, England
Kassam Stadium's pitch. Oxford fans refer to their Swindon rivals as moonrakers, in reference to the myth that they tried to rake the reflection of the
Oxford_United_F.C.
1977 James Bond film by Lewis Gilbert
James Bond, the Spy Who Loved Me. The Spy Who Loved Me was followed by Moonraker in 1979. Two ballistic missile submarines—one British and one Soviet—suddenly
The_Spy_Who_Loved_Me_(film)
Lunar landing mission by Japanese ispace
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Play by Harold Brighouse
spends his time drinking with the fellow members of the masons at the Moonrakers pub. One day, Mrs Hepworth, a rich customer of Hobson, demands to know
Hobson's_Choice_(play)
1960 film directed by John Sturges
Sons of Katie Elder used much of the same music. In the James Bond film Moonraker, the theme is used as Bond is riding through Rio de Janeiro. In the 2005
The_Magnificent_Seven
Fictional character
film version of Moonraker (1979), but her character is similar to that of Gala Brand, the female lead in the original novel Moonraker (1955). Dr. Holly
Holly_Goodhead
Ropes, cables and chains which support masts of sailing ships
Course Fisherman† Foresail Junk sail* Lug sail Mainsail (square rig) Moonraker* Ringtail* Royal Skysail* Spanker Spritsail (square-rigged)† Spritsail*
Rigging
Canadian actress (1927–2007)
(1973), The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Moonraker (1979), For Your Eyes Only (1981), Octopussy (1983), and A View to a Kill
Lois_Maxwell
Space launch vehicle development programme of the European Space Agency
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European_Launcher_Challenge
English writer (1935–2015)
for the screen: The Spy Who Loved Me (1977, with Richard Maibaum) and Moonraker (1979). Wood's many novels divide into four groups: semi-autobiographical
Christopher_Wood_(writer)
the Burning [originally Supernova], 1967; The Sensitive Man, 1954; The Moonrakers, 1966; Starfog, 1967) Seven Conquests (1969) (also known as Conquests)
Poul_Anderson_bibliography
"1978 AMC Concord D/L Wagon in Moonraker". Internet Movie Cars Database. Retrieved 3 December 2013. "Trivia for Moonraker (1979)". Internet Movie Cars Database
List_of_James_Bond_vehicles
Action-adventure video game
Saints Row 2 had. Volition's Jeremy Bernstein compared Saints Row IV to Moonraker of the James Bond films series, having gone so far outside the realm of
Saints_Row_(2022_video_game)
Stormtroopers and Clone Troopers also fit the space marine trope. Lewis Gilbert Moonraker 1979 United States Marine Corps on a space shuttle armed with lasers Leiji
List of media featuring space marines
List_of_media_featuring_space_marines
2002 James Bond film by Lee Tamahori
story, although it takes influence from Bond creator Ian Fleming's novels Moonraker (1955) and The Man with the Golden Gun (1965), as well as Kingsley Amis's
Die_Another_Day
Fictional organisation in the James Bond franchise
fugitives after the Second World War, as first detailed in the novel Moonraker (1955). In the novels, SPECTRE begins as a small group of criminals, but
SPECTRE
European spacecraft
(2026) Space Rider (2028) Proposed Aurora-C L4 Ariane Next LightShip Moonraker NEOMIR NGGM Plasma Observatory Solaris Satis THESEUS VMMO Cancelled AIDA
HENON
Residential apartment block in London, England
set at Albany as he moves up the social ladder. In the James Bond novel Moonraker by Ian Fleming (1955), Max Meyer, the bridge partner of Sir Hugo Drax
Albany_(London)
French actress
graduated at conservatory in Nice. She is known for her credited roles in Moonraker where she played Countess Labinsky, one of the "perfect" human specimens
Catherine_Serre
Political philosophy
Prehistorian: A Biography of V. Gordon Childe. Bradford-on-Avon, UK: Moonraker Press. ISBN 978-0239002068. Guo, Dingping (2011). "Marxism". In Badie
Marxism
which had been built in 1896, to a sea-going cutter and renamed her Moonraker of Fowey. Together they cruised the boat extensively on annual holidays
Peter_Pye
Type of sailboat
Course Fisherman† Foresail Junk sail* Lug sail Mainsail (square rig) Moonraker* Ringtail* Royal Skysail* Spanker Spritsail (square-rigged)† Spritsail*
Catboat
Fictional character in the TV series Doctor Who
Who: The Fifth Doctor Adventures Wicked Sisters The Garden of Storms The Moonrakers The People Made of Smoke Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor Adventures Ravenous
Leela_(Doctor_Who)
Forever Live and Let Die The Man with the Golden Gun The Spy Who Loved Me Moonraker For Your Eyes Only Octopussy A View to a Kill The Living Daylights Licence
List of recurring characters in the James Bond film series
List_of_recurring_characters_in_the_James_Bond_film_series
1995 James Bond film by Martin Campbell
gross of all films in 1995, and was the most successful Bond film since Moonraker, taking inflation into account. The film was edited to be guaranteed a
GoldenEye
10.30 1945 19 Superman 10.19 1978 20 A Clockwork Orange 9.90 1971 21 * Moonraker 9.41 1979 22 I'm All Right Jack 9.40 1959 23 49th Parallel 9.30 1941 24
List of highest-grossing films in the United Kingdom
List_of_highest-grossing_films_in_the_United_Kingdom
American uncrewed lunar space missions in the 1960s
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Ranger_program
American singer-songwriter
he started playing keyboards and joined a few Denver-based bands. The Moonrakers was one of them, and in '67-'68 Jerry led a locally popular five-piece
Jerry_Corbetta
Series of Soviet robotic space probes launched between 1964 and 1970
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Zond_program
Item used in rigging of sailing ships
Course Fisherman† Foresail Junk sail* Lug sail Mainsail (square rig) Moonraker* Ringtail* Royal Skysail* Spanker Spritsail (square-rigged)† Spritsail*
Deadeye
Waterfalls on the Iguazú River on the border of Argentina and Brazil
featured in several TV shows and films, including: Tarzan (1966–1968) Moonraker (1979) The Mission (1986) Baraka (1992) Extermineitors IV: Como hermanos
Iguazu_Falls
American actor (1912–1989)
000-a-month option for nine months on the Ian Fleming James Bond novel Moonraker (he eventually gave up the option when he learned he could not retain
John_Payne_(actor)
1988 single by A Guy Called Gerald
re-recorded along with the surrounding EP over two days in June 1988 at Moonraker Studios in Manchester. The session featured production assistance from
Voodoo_Ray
Fictional character from the James Bond franchise
them in pristine condition – examples include the Glastron jet boat in Moonraker when Bond (Roger Moore) sends it over the Iguazu Falls to escape pursuit
Q_(James_Bond)
English composer and conductor (1933–2011)
Bond films (Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds Are Forever, and Moonraker). The theme "Stalking", for the teaser sequence of From Russia with Love
John_Barry_(composer)
American-British screenwriter and film producer
Loved Me (1977). In 1979 Wilson became executive producer of the film Moonraker and since has been an executive producer or producer in every James Bond
Michael_G._Wilson
British actress
in England and the Netherlands. Bolton appeared in the James Bond film Moonraker in which she played 007's Brazilian contact Manuela. Originally she had
Emily_Bolton
Sailing vessel with three or more square-rigged masts
topgallant sail, if fitted. Royal sail, if fitted. Skysail, if fitted. Moonraker, if fitted. The division of a sail into upper and lower sails was a matter
Full-rigged_ship
American soul and R&B music group
Kenny Jeremiah, Dies". bestclassicbands.com. December 4, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2020. "Moonrakers page 2". Moonrakers.us. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
Soul_Survivors_(band)
Course Fisherman† Foresail Junk sail* Lug sail Mainsail (square rig) Moonraker* Ringtail* Royal Skysail* Spanker Spritsail (square-rigged)† Spritsail*
Extra_(sailing)
Alien Won Shared with H. R. Giger, and Carlo Rambaldi. Derek Meddings Moonraker Nominated Shared with Paul Wilson, and John Evans. Peter Ellenshaw Eustace
List of Academy Award winners and nominees from Great Britain
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Characters in the films and novels
family based in Las Vegas. Drax Metals – Hugo Drax's metal company in Moonraker, renamed "Drax Industries" in the film, where it specialises in Space
List_of_James_Bond_villains
Book series by Simon R. Green
a Drood to a Kill: From a View to a Kill Dr. DOA: Dr. No Moonbreaker: Moonraker Night Fall: Skyfall "Night Fall by Simon R. Green: 9780451476975 | PenguinRandomHouse
Secret_History_(book_series)
1970 Soviet uncrewed lunar mission
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English rock band (1962–1997)
once in early 1962. He then formed his own group, Rod Stewart and the Moonrakers, who became a local rival to the Ray Davies Quartet. In late 1962, Ray
The_Kinks
Thin cords or wires
for sailing performance!". canadianboating.ca. 2022-06-21. Retrieved 2024-04-04. "Grounding Moonraker". bowersflybaby.com. Retrieved 2024-04-04. v t e
Shroud_lines
Indian lunar mission (2019–Present)
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Stock character; unsophisticated country person
considered unrefined or unsophisticated. Boondocks Chukchi jokes Hillbilly Moonrakers Moonshiner Mountain man NASCAR dad Okie Redneck "Sticks Nix Hick Pix"
Yokel
Dramatic principle
beginning of a mission — such as a concealed, wrist-activated dart gun in Moonraker — and typically each device serves a vital role in the story. The principle
Chekhov's_gun
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