Why isn't Ratoff’s name on the Dr. No poster? Because when he relinquished the general rights, he only kept Casino Royale .
Next time you watch Bond order a vodka martini, spare a thought for Gregory Ratoff. He was the man who held the keys to the kingdom—and politely handed them back before the door was unlocked. gregory ratoff james bond rights relinquished
By 1955, Ratoff’s option was expiring. Rather than renew a property he couldn't sell to studios, Why isn't Ratoff’s name on the Dr
