Modesty Blaise (1966)
Modesty Blaise is a 1966 comedy movie directed by Joseph Losey, with a running time of 2h. It stars Monica Vitti, Terence Stamp and Dirk Bogarde.
Modesty Blaise, a secret agent whose hair color, hair style, and mod clothing change at a snap of her fingers is being used by the British government as a decoy in an effort to thwart a diamond heist. She is being set up by the feds but is wise to the plot and calls in sidekick Willie Garvin and a few other friends to outsmart them. Meanwhile, at his island hideaway, Gabriel, the diamond thief has his own plans for Blaise and Garvin.
Quick answers
What is Modesty Blaise about?
Modesty Blaise, a secret agent whose hair color, hair style, and mod clothing change at a snap of her fingers is being used by the British government as a decoy in an effort to thwart a diamond heist. She is being set up by the feds but is wise to the plot and calls in sidekick Willie Garvin and a few other friends to outsmart them. Meanwhile, at his island hideaway, Gabriel, the diamond thief has his own plans for Blaise and Garvin.
When was Modesty Blaise released?
Modesty Blaise was released on 1 May 1966.
How long is Modesty Blaise?
Modesty Blaise runs 2h.
Who made Modesty Blaise?
Modesty Blaise was directed by Joseph Losey.
Cast
- Monica Vitti as Modesty Blaise
- Terence Stamp as Willie Garvin
- Dirk Bogarde as Gabriel
- Harry Andrews as Sir Gerald Tarrant
- Michael Craig as Paul Hagan
- Clive Revill as McWhirter / Sheik Abu Tahir
- Alexander Knox as Minister
- Rossella Falk as Mrs. Fothergill
- Scilla Gabel as Melina
- Michael Chow as Weng
- Saro Urzì as Basilio
- Tina Aumont as Nicole