Q poses as a priest to give Bond information. Upon entering the confessional, Bond says, "Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned," to which Q replies, "That's putting it mildly, double-oh-seven!"

Throughout the film, Columbo snacks on pistachio nuts. He even admits to smuggling them, along with gold, diamonds, and cigarettes.

While Bond and Melina argue over whether to execute Kristatos or simply arrest him, Kristatos pulls a switchblade out of his jacket. Before Kristatos can attack Melina or Bond, however, Columbo kills him with a throwing knife.

As Melina and Bond share a romantic evening on board the Havelock yacht, a call comes in on 007's wristwatch. The British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, wishes to speak to Bond personally. Bond gives the watch to Melina's parrot and the PM is tricked into thinking she's still speaking to Bond, who has joined Melina for a moonlight swim.