A few years ago Tarantino did produce a Modesty Blaise movie, "My Name Is
Modesty." The DVD is available from various sources. While much closer to
the strip, it could have used more of T's story-telling expertise. Not to
mention directorial flourish. It stars an actress named Alexandra Staden
who's OK. Plot involves a gang of brutal thieves trying to take over a
casino owned by Modesty's mentor. It's been a while since I saw it, but I
don't recall Willie Garvin being in it. At least not in a memorable way,
obviously. According to my notes, Scott Spiegel directed. There was also an
American TV pilot that was shown on ABC many, many years ago, starring Ann
Turkel. I've been unable to find a copy, but I remember thinking at the time
that it was a much less fey sequel to the movie. No heroic Arabian cowboys.
No goldfish cocktails. (Though I have to admit a mild amusement at Dirk
Bogarde's goofy final line after his defeat. "Mother . . . Champagne,
please."
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