Le Schiffre is a fictional character who appeared in the first James Bond novel, Casino Royale , written by Ian Fleming in 1953. On the screen, Le Schiffre was portrayed by Peter Lorre in a television adaptation of the 1954 novel , Orson Welles in a parody of the 1967 novel , and by the Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen in the 2006 film version of Fleming .
| Le Chiffre | |
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| English Le chiffre | |
| Creator | Ian Fleming |
| Artworks | Bondiana |
| Floor | Male |
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Content
Novel
Le Schiffre, also known under the pseudonym "Die Nummer", "Mr. Number ”,“ Herr Ziffer ”and other variations of the word“ number ”or“ number ”in different languages is the unofficial treasurer of the“ Syndicat des Ouvriers d'Alsace ”, controlled by the SMERSH of the union.
He first meets as a prisoner in the Dachau concentration camp , in the American zone of Germany in June 1945. After three months, it is transferred to Strasbourg on the passport of a stateless person. He takes his surname Le Chiffre, because, as he claims, he is "just a passport number."
Not much is known about his background or where he came from, other than conjectures based on his description:
| Signs: height 5 feet 8 inches. weight about 114 kg. The complexion is sallow. Without a mustache and beard. Hair: reddish brown, trimmed with a hedgehog. The eyes are dark brown, the proteins stand out throughout the iris. A small, rather feminine mouth. High quality false teeth. The ears are small, with large lobes, indicating the presence of European blood. Hands are small, well-groomed, hairy. Feet small. For racial reasons, this person may be a descendant of people from the Mediterranean region, there is also a little Prussian or Polish blood. He dresses carefully and tastefully, wears ordinary dark suits with double-breasted jackets. Smokes constantly (only brand "Caporalz"), uses the mouthpiece. Quite often inhales amphetamine. He is fluent in German. Feels Marseille accent. Smiles rarely. Not laughing Habits: mostly expensive, but prudent enough. With a great sexual appetite. Professionally drives racing cars. Expert small and various types of personal weapons, including knives. He constantly carries with him three razor blades of the firm "Eversharp", hidden under the ribbon of his hat, in the heel of the left shoe and in the cigarette case. He knows accounting and math. An experienced gambler. |
Minions in the novel
- Basile is a bodyguard and martial arts expert who enjoys beating Bond. He was killed by an agent of SMERSH .
- Kratt is the bodyguard of Le Chiffre, who possesses a deadly cane with which he threatened Bond at the gaming table. He was killed by an agent of SMERSH.
2006 film
Le Chiffre is the main antagonist of the 21st film of the official “Bondyana”, “Casino Royale” . Depicted by Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen . MI6 suggests that Le Schiffre, Albanian -born and stateless, is a financier of international terrorism. M implies that he most likely conspires with al-Qaeda and is involved in the events of 9/11 . At least, he deliberately speculates on attacks, pre- selling a large number of shares of airlines. Being a mathematical genius and chess prodigy, Le Schiffre earns large sums of money from gambling. He often likes to show off his poker skills. He suffers from hemolacria , which is why he cries with blood. As in the Fleming novel, he wears flawless black suits and uses a salbutamol inhaler. In the SPEKTR film, it turns out that Le Schiffre was a member of an organization called SPECTR.
Appearances
Official Bondian
- Casino Royale (2006)
- Quantum of Solace (2008) - mentioned / appears only in photos
- 007: SPECTRUM (2015) - mentioned / appears only in photos
Informal bondian
- Casino Royale (1954 film)
- Casino Royale (release from Columbia Pictures, 1967)
Minions in the film
- Alex Demitrios
- Carlos
- Mollaka
- Leo
- Bobby
- Kratt
- Valenka
- Madame Wu
- Sheriff Tomelli