Following his 80th birthday, the mighty screen presence of Sean Connery has gracefully stepped aside, leaving us with a few interesting reflections.

Hollywood legend Sir Sean Connery says that at 80, his movie-making days are behind him.

"I don’t think I’ll ever act again. I have so many wonderful memories but those days are over,” he said.

Reflecting on a career that has spanned half a century, he revealed that from Russia with Love was his favourite Bond film.

"The story was intriguing and the locations were intriguing. It was an international movie in every sense of the word," Connery explained to the Daily Record.

As for the film he most enjoyed? "Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade. I was working with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. The teamwork was special. It was a great adventure and Harrison Ford and Denholm Elliot were wonderful actors. I had so much fun."