the cast received much attention from the locals during shooting and it is reported that they were often mobbed by crowds of excited cariocas wanting autographs.

one scene of note involves the heist crew walking down copacabana beach and there are of course numerous scenes showing expensive, shiny cars in all their glory.

james bond is one of the most iconic characters in cinema history - it is thus no surprise that much of the bond film, moonraker (1979), is set in one of the world's most iconic locations as rio de janeiro.