In The World Is Not Enough Bond takes a large Samsonite suitcase out of the bank in Bilbao. It was built for the film, so there is no product to buy off a shelf. What you can buy is the idea.
In the film
Pierce Brosnan’s Bond carries the case in the Bilbao bank sequence of The World Is Not Enough (1999), part of the Bilbao Bank Outfit. Our sources call it a custom Samsonite suitcase; one alias in our records describes it as a custom aluminium case in the style of the 800 series. The screen-used status is rated exact, but there is no model number to search for.
The details
Custom, so unnumbered. A prop case made for a production carries no retail model number. Anyone claiming one is guessing, and we will not.
A metal case. The alias points to an aluminium-style case, which reads as a hard, practical object rather than a soft bag. We could not verify dimensions or construction from the research, so we leave them out.
Samsonite. The maker still sells luggage, including a carry-on range on its own site. Nothing in that range is the case from the film.
Owning it now
For a close match, search second-hand for a Samsonite aluminium suitcase. We have set the button to eBay for that reason. Expect dents and scuffs, and decide in advance whether you want a case with a history or one that looks new.
What to look for. Straight corners, working latches and a lining that does not smell. A dented aluminium shell can still be sound, but a bent frame will not close properly.
How to use it. A hard metal case suits short trips and documents better than long ones, because it is heavy when empty. It looks best with plain, well-cut clothes and a good coat.
Weight. Check the empty weight before you buy against the limit on your usual airline. Hard cases add up quickly.
In the same spirit
If you want a travel bag you can buy new, the Bennett Winch holdall with suit carrier in olive is in our catalogue as an alternative. It is a softer bag and was not in this film.
Specifications
| Maker | Samsonite |
|---|---|
| Item | Custom suitcase made for the film |
| Style | Large aluminium-style hard case (per our records) |
| Model number | None; custom |
| Available new | No |
| Closest buy | Second-hand Samsonite aluminium suitcase |
Current luggage is on Samsonite’s own site.
Questions
What suitcase does Bond carry in The World Is Not Enough?
A large custom Samsonite suitcase, taken from the bank in Bilbao. Our records describe it as an aluminium case in the style of the 800 series.
Can you buy the exact case?
No. It was a custom piece for the film, with no retail model number, so a second-hand Samsonite aluminium case is the nearest practical route.
Are aluminium suitcases practical for flying?
They protect well but weigh more empty than soft bags. Check the airline’s weight limit before you pack.
More travel pieces are in the bags and luggage collection, and the films are listed on the films page.
