Valentin Zukovsky
A Russian gangster with a past in the KGB.
Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky is a Russian gangster and ex-KGB officer who appears in the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye. He is portrayed by Robbie Coltrane.
- First appears
- GoldenEye (1995 film)
- Status
- Deceased (killed by Xenia Onatopp in GoldenEye)
Lore & Background
In the film, Bond contacts CIA operative Jack Wade and is advised to meet Zukovsky in Saint Petersburg to arrange a meeting with Janus. Zukovsky is a former KGB agent turned gangster.
In Their Own Story
The club's neon glow reflected off Valentin's polished shoes as he poured two glasses of vodka. 'You know, Bond,' he said, sliding one across the table, 'in my old job, I would have shot you on sight. But business is business.' He smiled thinly, the scar on his cheek catching the light. 'Now, about that shipment...'
Reader's Guide
Zukovsky is a supporting character in GoldenEye (1995 film). He is not mentioned in the source as appearing in any video game. His status in the film is not specified beyond his role in arranging the meeting with Janus.
Did You Know?
- Valentin Zukovsky is played by Robbie Coltrane in the film GoldenEye.
- Zukovsky is killed by Xenia Onatopp during the final act of GoldenEye.
- The source does not name Zukovsky's nightclub.
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