The line was originally Blofeld commenting on it being a decade since he and Bond last met. It got cut because it would clearly identify 'bald man with cat' as Blofeld, considering that Blofeld and Bond last met in Diamonds Are Forever: a decade before For Your Eyes Only.
The studio making this were not given permission to use the name Blofeld, which is why he is never named.
BTW, this horible line was not in the screenplay. Someone made it up on the spot.
The real mystery is why this entire sequence is in the movie at all. The rest of FYEO is very serious and gritty (or as gritty as Roger Moore can be). This intro seems better suited for Moonraker or TMWTGG.
You're right. Raymond Benson suggests it might have worked better as a dream sequence. If it had worked toward a nasty end and Bond suddenly woke up sweating, cue titles. It's an uplifting scene, though, and the music is awesome!
@dangale I never thought of that but it would definitely have worked better. Then again, a dream sequence like that would have led the audience to believe that Blofeld would turn up later so it still would not fit FYEO. Maybe if they had kept SPECTRE as the villain in TSWLM, it could have been used there. We'll never know.
And I agree about the music. FYEO has some of the best music of the series. Even the gunbarrel theme is excellent.
@jksonny John Glen was the editor of OHMSS. He wanted to remind us of that one, so the pre-title had something to remind us: Teresa's grave and partly-paralised Blofeld. Later in the film we have ski scenes, a beach fight, an outlaw (with a mustache) co-operating with Bond, a battle on a mountain top, a gambling girl - very much like in OHMSS (only this time there was an actor playing Bond).
Thank you Cudak. This makes even more sense than the previous explanation. I'm sure between these two answers, this odd line has been explained. It's odd why the promise was so cryptic. Why not "I'll buy you a posh house lined with diamond doorways?". Or "Please - I'm sorry I shot your wife!"
this was nicked from another site what am about to write shout out to reborn again on killermovies
This line was mentioned in Cubby's autobiography WHEN THE SNOW MELTS. It refers to Italian mafia members offering this as a bribe to get something in exchange. A delicatessen in stainless steel
The meaning isn't literal - a delicatessen with stainless fittings was considered a good, sanitary place to purchase one's food back in the day (as opposed to filthy pushcarts and other outdoor vendors). Though desired, the cost of the storefront and the expensive stainless fittings was considerable.
In short, this statement suggests that the recipient will be replayed handsomely - case in point, Blofeld is suggesting that he will supposedly compensate Bond well for sparing his life.
Someone on youtube said it was Maurice Binder's right to alter it I'd he wanted to. And that it cuts in time with the music (it doesn't) therefore it was intentional. I read in John Glen's book that Binder was notorious for handing things in late and I think this might have been a shortcut...
I did notice that. I also noticed your new Buy Blu-ray tag (also well done). On a side note, Bill Conti sounded like he had a lot of fun with this movie. On another side note, I believe you pointed out how FYEO cuts directly from gunbarrel to full frame. I also noticed that when I first watched the movie and instantly rewound to doublecheck what I had just saw.
Hahaha thumps up if Calvin Dysons "My weekly Bond" reviews brought you here.
dynamiteify 1 month ago
This line is explained on the commentary track of the FYEO DVD. It's a reference suggested by Cubby Broccolli.
Numinous20111 1 month ago
I'm told it's a reference to mobsters bribing police detectives close to retirement by setting them up in delis, yes, in stainless steel.
It doesn't make the line any better though.
I like the sequence up until that point and "All right, keep your hair on."
*sigh*
ejay1118 1 year ago
RIP, John Hollis
expanding 1 year ago
haha
maybe blofeld has some metal sweetshops to spare
rifraf 1 year ago
The line was originally Blofeld commenting on it being a decade since he and Bond last met. It got cut because it would clearly identify 'bald man with cat' as Blofeld, considering that Blofeld and Bond last met in Diamonds Are Forever: a decade before For Your Eyes Only.
The studio making this were not given permission to use the name Blofeld, which is why he is never named.
Skelex20 1 year ago
BTW, this horible line was not in the screenplay. Someone made it up on the spot.
The real mystery is why this entire sequence is in the movie at all. The rest of FYEO is very serious and gritty (or as gritty as Roger Moore can be). This intro seems better suited for Moonraker or TMWTGG.
jksonny 1 year ago
You're right. Raymond Benson suggests it might have worked better as a dream sequence. If it had worked toward a nasty end and Bond suddenly woke up sweating, cue titles. It's an uplifting scene, though, and the music is awesome!
dangale 1 year ago
@dangale I never thought of that but it would definitely have worked better. Then again, a dream sequence like that would have led the audience to believe that Blofeld would turn up later so it still would not fit FYEO. Maybe if they had kept SPECTRE as the villain in TSWLM, it could have been used there. We'll never know.
And I agree about the music. FYEO has some of the best music of the series. Even the gunbarrel theme is excellent.
jksonny 1 year ago
@jksonny John Glen was the editor of OHMSS. He wanted to remind us of that one, so the pre-title had something to remind us: Teresa's grave and partly-paralised Blofeld. Later in the film we have ski scenes, a beach fight, an outlaw (with a mustache) co-operating with Bond, a battle on a mountain top, a gambling girl - very much like in OHMSS (only this time there was an actor playing Bond).
expanding 1 year ago
I suppose it's just... one of those things...
randomdave30 2 years ago
When is the next Bond mystery coming out? I am getting sick of waiting.Also I love watching these.Keep it up.
SonnyCorleone100 2 years ago
Sorry, Sonny. Don't want to annoy the Corleones...
Soon, my pretty, soon. :0)
dangale 2 years ago
Thank you Cudak. This makes even more sense than the previous explanation. I'm sure between these two answers, this odd line has been explained. It's odd why the promise was so cryptic. Why not "I'll buy you a posh house lined with diamond doorways?". Or "Please - I'm sorry I shot your wife!"
dangale 2 years ago
@dangale
Search me on that one. Whoever wrote the screenplay probably wished to have fun watching us try to analyze it to bits.
P.S.: PM'ing you about your export settings @ HD
cudak888 2 years ago
movie mistake at 0:50-0:51
SharkStuffed 2 years ago
this was nicked from another site what am about to write shout out to reborn again on killermovies
This line was mentioned in Cubby's autobiography WHEN THE SNOW MELTS. It refers to Italian mafia members offering this as a bribe to get something in exchange. A delicatessen in stainless steel
col06 2 years ago
Really? That's one Bond book I've not read.
there you go then. Mystery solved!
But it now begs the question - why would ANYONE, even mobsters, want a delicatessen in stainless steel? :0S
dangale 2 years ago
The meaning isn't literal - a delicatessen with stainless fittings was considered a good, sanitary place to purchase one's food back in the day (as opposed to filthy pushcarts and other outdoor vendors). Though desired, the cost of the storefront and the expensive stainless fittings was considerable.
In short, this statement suggests that the recipient will be replayed handsomely - case in point, Blofeld is suggesting that he will supposedly compensate Bond well for sparing his life.
cudak888 2 years ago
where does the cat go?
07lnel 2 years ago
Someone on youtube said it was Maurice Binder's right to alter it I'd he wanted to. And that it cuts in time with the music (it doesn't) therefore it was intentional. I read in John Glen's book that Binder was notorious for handing things in late and I think this might have been a shortcut...
dangale 2 years ago
I love the BOND MYSTERIES. Keep them coming. Though, I almost missed this one because of the title.
evabin 2 years ago
Yeah, sorry. Thanks. I've fixed that now. Did ya notice it's in "HD"? (YouTube speak for Half decent Definition...)
dangale 2 years ago
I did notice that. I also noticed your new Buy Blu-ray tag (also well done). On a side note, Bill Conti sounded like he had a lot of fun with this movie. On another side note, I believe you pointed out how FYEO cuts directly from gunbarrel to full frame. I also noticed that when I first watched the movie and instantly rewound to doublecheck what I had just saw.
evabin 2 years ago
lol i was thinking the exact same thing, "I'll buy you a dellicatessen in stainless steel!" a what....?
itwontcomeout5678 2 years ago