IN LIKE FLINT- The Wildest James Bond Rival of the 1960s — Decoded

Derek Flint returns in IN LIKE FLINT for another wild mission, and Dan and Tom are cracking it wide open. This episode of Cracking the Code of Spy Movies dives deep into the 1967 sequel to the cult classic, OUR MAN FLINT, starring James Coburn as the unstoppable secret agent Derek Flint. Was the magic still there the second time around, or did this spy spoof lose its spark? Like its predecessor, this is a very campy spy movie. But is IN LIKE FLINT better than OUR MAN FLINT?

Dan and Tom break down the plot, the cast, and the behind-the-scenes drama that shaped this Cold War spy movie. They talk about James Coburn's effortless cool, Lee J. Cobb's return as the exasperated Lloyd Cramden, women villains, and the colorful supporting cast that rounds out this campy adventure. They also cover the critical reception, the box office numbers, and why this sequel never quite matched its predecessor.

But that's not all. It isn't all about the Swinging Sixties. Since this is a Decoded episode, we trace the movie's roots back through decades of spy cinema, and forward into the franchises it helped shape. From classic Bond films to a beloved modern spy-comedy series, the influences run deep in both directions. We also include some IN LIKE FLINT trivia.

Whether you're a longtime fan of Derek Flint or discovering this spy spoof for the first time, this episode has something for you. Listen and discover why this sequel still has a loyal following, decades after its release.

Episode highlights include:

• A surprising real-world echo of the movie's fake-President twist
• The gadget-filled James Bond movie that inspired Flint's own tricks
• A future spy-comedy icon who calls this movie his favorite film
• The behind-the-scenes drama that changed the director's role
• A supporting actor's remarkable, decades-spanning career story

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