 The film's producers had originally intended to make "For Your Eyes Only", but chose "Moonraker" owing to the rise of the science fiction genre in the wake of the "Star Wars" phenomenon.Budgetary issues led to the film being shot primarily in France; other locations included Italy, Brazil, Guatemala and the United States.The soundstages of Pinewood Studios in England, traditionally used for the series, were only used by the special effects team.