Goldfinger (film) 964,000 copies of "Goldfinger" alone. Between the years 1962 to 1967 a total of 22,792,000 Bond novels were sold. The 2012 video game 007 Legends features a level based on Goldfinger. American Film Institute lists Goldfinger (film) Goldfinger is a 1964 British spy film and the third installment in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, starring Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. It is based on the novel of the same name by Ian Fleming. The film also stars Honor Blackman as Bond girl Pussy Galore and Gert Fröbe as the title character Auric Goldfinger,
William S. Bond (Medal of Honor) Winslow in its hunt for the CSS "Alabama". The "Alabama" was discovered anchored for repairs at the Cherbourg Harbor, France. Both ships headed for battle outside of French waters and what became known as the Battle of Cherbourg ensued. The "Alabama" was sunk within hours. Bond, along with sixteen other members of the "Kearsarge" crew, was awarded with the Medal of Honor for their gallantry during this battle. Bond died on 17 March 1892 in Vallejo, California and his remains are interred at the Sunrise Memorial Cemetery. William S. Bond (Medal of Honor) Boatswain's Mate William S. Bond (1839 to