Patrick Macnee (Sir Godfrey Tibbett)

Patrick Macnee playing Sir Godfrey Tibbett

Born in London, England on 6th February 1922

Starred In A View To A Kill (1985)

Film information

Sir Godfrey Tibbett played by Patrick Macnee is the first ally of A View To A Kill. Whilst M, Q and Miss Moneypenny are enjoying the horse racing at Royal Ascot, Bond is introduced to Sir Godfrey Tibbett.

He puzzlingly tells Bond that he has never seen a horse perform so well in the late stages of the race - suspecting foul play by Max Zorin. Tibbett accompanies Bond to Zorin's Chateau where he poses as Bonds chauffeur, although Tibbett gets more than he bargained for when he is made to carry a multitude of Bonds baggage to his room. As night falls the pair uncover Zorin’s secret underground surgery room and warehouse. When Zorin discovers Bonds true identity, he arranges for him and Tibbett to be killed. However while Bond manages to thwart Zorin’s attempt to kill him, Tibbett is not so lucky. He is killed by May Day when she grabs him from the back seat as the 1962 Rolls Royce drives through the car wash.

Character information

Sir Godfrey Tibbett is a distinguished veteran working for MI6 with a vast knowledge and experience in the field of horses. Sporting a serious composure through most of his scenes, Tibbett reminds Bond that they are on a mission when he comments that Stacey Sutton deserves closer attention. While perhaps not to helpful to Bond on the physical front, Sir Godfrey more than proves he is an excellent ally to Bond. A likeable character, Bond is understandingly upset when he learns of his partner’s death, telling Zorin he has made a big mistake. §