Playing second fiddle to an iconic henchman like Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me is a nearly impossible assignment, and Milton Reid’s Sandor ultimately illustrates why. Introduced as a physically imposing enforcer tasked with assisting Jaws in eliminating Bond, Sandor initially shows some promise, however, it evaporates almost immediately when his mission collapses in an Egyptian nightclub thanks in no small part to Felicca’s inexplicable decision to step into his line of fire to save Bond.

Visually, Sandor is effective enough, and while he lacks the sheer spectacle of Jaws, his stature and bald-headed severity give him a distinct presence. Stromberg’s insistence that Sandor partner with Jaws lends the character a degree of credibility within the villain’s hierarchy, suggesting he is meant to be more than disposable muscle. Yet in practice, Sandor never fully justifies his inclusion in a role feels largely redundant. Where Sandor does succeed is in his final, precarious rooftop showdown with Bond which is tense, visually striking, and culminates in his fall and the unintentionally helpful (and humorous) shout of “PYRAMIIIIIIIDS!”

In the end, Sandor stands as a competent but unnecessary addition: a henchman who looks the part, briefly threatens Bond, and exits in entertaining fashion, but never escapes the long shadow cast by Jaws.