Rushed into production as Miramax's rights to Peter O'Donnell's glamorous criminal-turned-covert-agent character were about to expire, and released directly to DVD under the "Quentin Tarantino Presents" banner, this modest film manages to rise above the triple whammy of low budget, tight shooting schedule and dubious casting.
Tangiers, Morocco: The mysterious Modesty Blaise (English actress Alexandra Staden, affecting an odd, exotic accent) is shady casino owner Henri Louche's (Valentin Teodosiu) glamorous right hand. Louche's side businesses include drug dealing, and the night before a major buy, he's ambushed by gunmen who then invade the casino and take ...
Released:
2004
Rated:
R
Length:
78 mins