An alternative ending to a classic James Bond film has emerged – and it would have been the end for Sean Connery‘s iteration of the character.

From Russia With Love remains a highly regarded entry in the series, and sees Connery continue on in the 007 role.

Connery would go on to make Goldfinger, Thunderball and You Only Live Twice, but it all could’ve ended with From Russia with Love if this other ending was used.

Tom Mason, a postgraduate research student in Film Theory and History at…