is a 2004 action-thriller directed by Scott Spiegel and executive produced by Quentin Tarantino . Unlike previous adaptations that focused on the character's career as a seasoned secret agent, this film serves as an origin story, detailing the formative years of the iconic heroine created by Peter O’Donnell. Production Background
The story is set in a casino in Tangier, where Modesty Blaise (Alexandra Staden) works as a croupier for her mentor and surrogate father, Henri Louche ( Valentin Teodosiu ). When a group of violent criminals led by Miklos ( Nikolaj Coster-Waldau ) storms the casino and murders Louche, Modesty must use her wits to protect her coworkers.
The ruthless leader of the raiders seeking revenge and the contents of the casino safe.
The film was famously produced by Miramax Films as a "pro forma" project to prevent the film rights to the Modesty Blaise character from reverting back to O’Donnell. Shot in just 18 days in Bucharest, Romania , the production faced significant budget constraints, leading to a script that largely takes place in a single location.
My Name Is Modesty: A Modesty Blaise Adventure ... -
is a 2004 action-thriller directed by Scott Spiegel and executive produced by Quentin Tarantino . Unlike previous adaptations that focused on the character's career as a seasoned secret agent, this film serves as an origin story, detailing the formative years of the iconic heroine created by Peter O’Donnell. Production Background
The story is set in a casino in Tangier, where Modesty Blaise (Alexandra Staden) works as a croupier for her mentor and surrogate father, Henri Louche ( Valentin Teodosiu ). When a group of violent criminals led by Miklos ( Nikolaj Coster-Waldau ) storms the casino and murders Louche, Modesty must use her wits to protect her coworkers. My Name Is Modesty: A Modesty Blaise Adventure ...
The film was famously produced by Miramax Films as a "pro forma" project to prevent the film rights to the Modesty Blaise character from reverting back to O’Donnell. Shot in just 18 days in Bucharest, Romania , the production faced significant budget constraints, leading to a script that largely takes place in a single location. When a group of violent criminals led by