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GoldenEye at 30: Record Bungee Still Stands as Report Highlights Brosnan’s Real Scream

New retrospectives spotlight a Guinness‑recognized 220‑meter leap at Switzerland’s Verzasca Dam performed on screen by stuntman Wayne Michaels.

Overview

  • GoldenEye retains a Guinness World Records entry for the highest bungee jump from a structure in a film, captured at the Verzasca Dam at 220 meters.
  • Promiflash, citing t‑online, reports that Pierce Brosnan let out a genuine scream during a stunt mishap filmed for the Puerto Rico finale, and the sound was kept in the movie.
  • The production emphasized practical action across international locations, including a St. Petersburg chase staged with a real T‑55 tank.
  • Recent coverage notes inconsistent budget and box‑office figures across outlets, though the film’s commercial success is not disputed.
  • The 1995 release marked Pierce Brosnan’s debut as 007 after a six‑year franchise pause, a turning point revisited in anniversary features.