Bob Simmons (stunt man) Gun". He appeared in the gun barrel sequence for Sean Connery in three James Bond films: "Dr. No", "From Russia with Love", and "Goldfinger". Simmons is the only person to officially perform the scene, while not starring in the main role as James Bond. Simmons also had a role as SPECTRE agent Jacques Bouvar in the pre-title sequence of the fourth film, "Thunderball". Simmons developed a stunt technique involving trampolines, first used in "You Only Live Twice", whereby stuntmen would bounce off a trampoline in concert with a triggered explosion so as to simulate being blown into the air. This
Shalako (film) recounted long lines at the cinemas in New York for the latest "James Bond" adventure film. L'Amour remarked that Sean Connery, who starred in the role, would certainly "look tall in the saddle". When Lloyd met Sean Connery and discussed the work with him, he learned that Connery was a Western fan since childhood. He was also keen to do the film as he had been promised $1.2 million and 30% of the profits out of the $5 million budget. Connery was available, as he had turned down playing Bond in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". Lloyd obtained that film's