Bond breaks UK opening day record

Saturday, November 1 2008, 16:27 GMT

By Michael Thornton

Rex Features

The latest James Bond movie has broken UK box office records on its first day of release.

According to Sony, Quantum Of Solace made £4.9 million yesterday, breaking the previous Friday opening high of £4.03m set by Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire.

Takings for the film have eclipsed Daniel Craig's last outing as the superspy in Casino Royale, which made £2.9 million on its first day.

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