in which villainous tycoon Auric Goldfinger tries to blow up Fort Knox with an atomic device, making the gold there radioactive for decades and thus increasing the value of his own bullion.

There's no doubt in my mind that Shirley Bassey's stirring rendition of "Goldfinger" is the best song of all the movies.

Fort Knox has appeared in movies that add to its allure. A scheme involving the facility is a major plot point in the 1964 James Bond film “Goldfinger,” underscoring the belief that Fort Knox ...

Fort Knox has appeared in popular culture as well. One of the most famous instances is in the James Bond movie Goldfinger.

Fort Knox has also been featured in the plot of movies such as the 1964 James Bond spy thriller “Goldfinger” and the 1981 comedy “Stripes,” which was partially filmed at the post.

007 and Pussy Galore fight during the scene in Goldfinger More from Good Morning ... Bond corners Pussy Galore in a barn on a stud farm in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Accompanied by playful music ...