James Bond film Thunderball nearly given 'X' rating by censors

The James Bond film Thunderball was almost given an ‘X’ rating by censors after shower scenes starring the secret agent and his lover were deemed too racy for British viewers.

James Bond film Thunderball nearly given 'X' rating by censors

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Lengthy letter from the film censor board to EON Productions over

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