A modesty blaise adventure is a film directed by scott spiegel with alexandra staden, nikolaj costerwaldau, raymond cruz, fred. The film is visually beautiful and engaging, with grand colors and compositions with lots of space and depth. If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will. My name is modesty is a 2004 american action film directed by scott spiegel. V poradi jiz treti adaptace pribehu slavne comicsove spionky modesty. A spy spoof in the 1960s tradition, featuring the comic book heroine modesty blaise monica vitti set in the italian mediterranean. There is some continuity between the books and they are best read in the order below. If you are already a fan of peter odonnells wonderful modesty blaise books from the sixties, you will really enjoy this movie. My name is modesty is a 2004 film that chronicles modesty blaises early life. In these columns i hope to shine a light on some underappreciated films, books, comics, and albums. Jul 27, 2017 this directtodvd film is based on the famous british comicstrip character modesty blaise, who had received only two previous film treatments. Modesty blaise is a newspaper strip character created in 1962 by british writer peter odonnell. See more ideas about comic art, comic artist and comics.
A modesty blaise adventure is a film directed by scott spiegel with alexandra staden, nikolaj costerwaldau, raymond cruz, fred pearson, year. When a group of violent criminals assassinate her surrogate fat. Modesty blaise in the beginning peter odonnel youtube. Alexandra staden vanity fair is the second actress to play modesty blaise in a feature film. Mis on eriti atraktiivne nende kohta on see, et nad kiidelda suurim valik ja uusim tehnoloogia toeliselt vaba, reaalajas vaba my name is modesty. A modesty blaise adventure filminin konusu, oyuncular. Black pearl by peter odonnell 17 dec 2004 paperback peter odonnell on. Evan jones screenplay, peter odonnell comic strip stars. Sep, 2016 modesty blaise is a british comic strip featuring a fictional character of the same name, created by author peter odonnell and illustrator jim holdaway in 1963.
Modesty blaise with a mind as sharp as her fashion sense and fighting skills worthy of any shesamurai, modesty blaise cult creation of bestselling author peter odonnell is back in another classic collectors edition from titan in three thrilling, nerveshredding stories top traitor, the vikings and the head girls modesty must rip deeply through her own organisation to uncover a. After all the 60s spoof film with a blonde modesty was just annoying to watch and the 80s abc pilot was not as silly but still off the mark with a lite brown haired modesty. When shes unable to prevent the owners murder at the hands of an old foe, modesty is hellbent on seeking revenge. My name is modesty a modesty blaise adventure 2004. This is the third production that brings peter odonnell s character modesty blaise to. It turns out that dimension films were going to lose the rights to modesty blaise if they didnt make a picture, so they squeezed out this quickie turd. Top traitor by peter odonnell 2004, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Of the first modesty film, i shall say no more here. Welcome, dear readers, to the first in a new ongoing column spotlight. Modesty blaise 1966 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. It opens in the balkans where some soldiers happen upon a.
May 17, 2019 the 2004 film suffers from a much more fundamental problem. Modesty blaise was a 1982 americanproduced onehour television pilot produced for the abc network and based upon the comic strip modesty blaise, created by peter odonnell this was the second attempt at adapting the comic strip as a liveaction production, following a 1966 film of the same title. A modesty blaise adventure 2004 r 1h 18min action, crime, drama 28 september 2004 usa when her surrogate father who owns the casino she works in gets murdered, modesty blaise takes on those that killed him and are now at the casino to rob it. The modesty blaise collection the movie database tmdb. Abandoned by her parents, modesty blaise is raised by a casino owner who trains her to fight. One sequence of the film establishes that the modesty blaise comic strip exists within the fictional universe of the film and is based upon the exploits of vittis character, who is seen dressing up as the illustrated version of herself. The film is loosely based on the modesty blaise comic strip created and written by peter odonnell. Blaise of no glory modesty blaise and my name is modesty tor.
Odonnell wrote the scenario for the movie, but the screenplay went through multiple rewrites and. A modesty blaise adventure 2004 streaming ja on alati tasuta ja valkkiire. It stars monica vitti as modesty, opposite terence stamp as willie garvin and dirk bogarde as her nemesis gabriel. It turns out she is more than just a modest worker. This comic strip follows the life of modesty blaise, whos a remarkable young woman whos very talented but has a criminal history. Girl walking modesty blaise creator peter odonnell on the real modesty blaise. Peter odonnells novels and comic strip was previously brought to film by actress monica vitti and director joseph losey in an eponymous. The film is based on the early years of the character modesty blaise, a former.
The film s music composed by johnny dankworth and the theme song, modesty, sung by david and jonathan. Jul 17, 2009 for those of you who saw my previous post youll know that the 1966 classic camp film, modesty blaise, was shown in the early morning hours on amc. Modesty blaise cult creation of bestselling author peter odonnell returns. A modesty blaise adventure 2004 vostfr admin 20170611t01. He was also interviewed for a special feature included on the dvd release of the 2004 film my name is modesty, which was based on his creation. When her surrogate father who owns the casino she works in gets murdered, modesty blaise takes on those that killed him and are now at the casino to rob it. A fanvideo for the film my name is modesty, based on the brilliant books by peter odonnell, set before modesty met up with willie garvin. Other works include 2007 film fandemanium and 2004s my name is modesty. I waited 20 years to see this movie, and boy was i let down. Peter odonnells novels and comic strip was previously brought to film by actress monica vitti and director joseph losey in an eponymous 1966 spy spoof. 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. Relative newcomer alexandra staden plays modesty, and the film serves as a prequel, an introduction to the character of odonnells work. This directtodvd film is based on the famous british comicstrip character modesty blaise, who had received only two previous film treatments.
Odonnells wish was that no one else write any future modesty blaise stories, but whether this was ever formalized is unknown. Abandoned by her parents, modesty blaise is raised by a casino owner who trains. Aug 01, 2016 abandoned by her parents, modesty blaise is raised by a casino owner who trains her to fight. When a group of violent criminals assassinate her surrogate father and enter the casino shooting staff. Modesty blaise is a 1966 comedy actionspy fiction film directed by joseph losey.
The strip follows modesty blaise, an exceptional young woman with many talents and a criminal past, and her trusty sidekick willie garvin. The film was released straighttovideo with tarantinos imprimatur. The 2004 film suffers from a much more fundamental problem. Film hetkel 4k on minu number 1 vaba my name is modesty. Mar gyerekkoraban a balkan egy isten hata mogotti, haboru sujtotta videken kellett megkuzdenie a tulelesert, majd a sors hosszu hanyattatas utan marokkoba vetette. An adaptation of the modesty blaise novels and comic strip by peter odonnell. Modesty is working with louche in his casino in tangier, louche is killed by a group of violent mercenaries and his staff held hostage while they attempt to gain access to the casinos vault. In addition, 2002 release stolen summer, which sy produced, was the first independent film stemming from project greenlight, a film competition made as a tv series with ben affleck and matt damon. A modesty blaise adventure r 1h 18min action, crime, drama 28 september 2004 usa when her surrogate father who owns the casino she works in gets murdered, modesty blaise takes on those that killed him and are now at the casino to rob it.
Adventurer, spy, smuggler, racketeer and allround bad girl. Modesty, raised by a casino owner after being abandoned by her parents, has become skilled in the ways of fighting and now acts as the casino owners bodyguard. Peter odonnell 11 april 1920 3 may 2010 was a british writer of mysteries and of comic strips, best known as the creator of modesty blaise, an action heroineundercover troubleshooter. A modesty blaise adventure 2004 english cinema, trailer, video clips, my name is modesty. A modesty blaise adventure 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The character of garvin was eventually omitted from this film. Synopsis modesty, raised by a casino owner after being abandoned by her parents, has become skilled in the ways of fighting and now acts as the casino owners bodyguard. Smiling his way through the plot as if it is an extend toothpaste commercial, he fails to build up an atmosphere of anxiety that would have made the movie a masterpiece. It was loosely based upon the popular comic strip modesty blaise by peter odonnell, who cowrote the original story upon which evan jones based his screenplay.
Mister sun modesty blaise graphic novels by peter odonnell 2004 0701 peter odonnell. It was adapted into films in 1966, 1982, and 2003, and from 1965 onwards eleven novels and two. Modesty blaise is a 1966 british comedy spyfi film directed by joseph losey. My name is modesty is the third filmed adaptation of odonnells books and comics, following the 1966 joseph loseydirected modesty blaise and an unsold 1982 abc pilot.
My name is modesty is a sleek but hardy entertainment based on cartoonist peter odonnells story about an orphaned girl who survives wars, deserts. Modesty blaise is a british comic strip featuring a fictional character of the same name, created by peter odonnell writer and jim holdaway art in 1963. If you have ever seen the 1966 modesty blaise film, forget it. While alexandra staden did an excellent job as modesty blaise, her counterpart nikolaj coasterwaldau as the villain miklos did not. This one was a lot better, which is not saying much.
Feb 03, 2015 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. In the tarantino film pulp fiction, vincent vega is seen reading a copy of modesty blaise. The film, based on the eponymous character of a longrunning british comic strip, is of the so bad its bad variety. Rare and selected movies from all genres free download. Modesty blaise alexandra staden is in tangier working at the casino owned by her. Relative newcomer alexandra staden plays modesty, and the film serves as a prequel, an introduction to the character of. A boring bottle episode of a nonexistent 90s television show that mysteriously exists in feature length movie form. Not the newspaper strips, comics, or graphic novels.
Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. It stars monica vitti as modesty blaise, terence stamp as willie garvin, and dirk bogarde as the villain, gabriel the film is loosely based on the modesty blaise comic strip created and written by peter odonnell. Jul 23, 2004 veronica horwell finds a 60s icon that age has not withered in peter odonnell and jim holdaways modesty blaise veronica horwell fri 23 jul 2004 19. With alexandra staden, nikolaj costerwaldau, raymond cruz, fred pearson. It was shot in romania to keep costs down and was supposed to be helmed by subspecies maestro ted nicoleau a romanian film. He was also an awardwinning gothic historical romance novelist who wrote under the female pseudonym madeleine brent, in 1978, his novel merlins keep won the romantic novel of the year award by the. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The film is based on the early years of the character modesty blaise, a former crime boss turned secret agent. Modesty blaise is a 1966 british comic spyfi film directed by joseph losey, produced by joseph janni, and loosely based on the popular comic strip modesty blaise by peter odonnell, who cowrote the original story upon which evan jones and harold pinter based their screenplay. It was written by stephen zito, directed by reza badigi, with barney rosenzweig as executive. A modesty blaise adventure online primewire putlockers putlockertv seehd shockshare sitename solarmovie watch my name is modesty.
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. But it never got the chance to survive the nonmodesty blaise that the 1966 film delivered. Yes, it provides her backstory, but thats not whats on the tin, as it were. Modesty blaise is a british comic strip featuring a fictional character of the same name, created by author peter odonnell and illustrator jim holdaway in 1963. If you are a modesty blaise fan, you will know if you have watched this film its miles better than the strange sixties one.
It would be almost forty years later that anyone would try again. With monica vitti, terence stamp, dirk bogarde, harry andrews. Raymond cruz, fred pearson, eugenia yuan, nicolaj coster waldau. Ten minute movie sally 2004 vanity fair lady george 2004 my name is modesty. The film had a long development period with uma thurman, natasha henstridge, mira sorvino, catherine zetajones, nicole kidman, and jennifer lopez considered for the role of modesty blaise and russell crowe for the role of willie garvin. It was interesting and it was meant to be a prequel for the real modesty blaise adventures to come. Modesty blaise alexandra staden, a tokeletes titkos ugynok kokemeny kikepzesen ment keresztul, amig szuperkem lett belole.
Aug 17, 2015 blaise of glory the modesty blaise phenomenon. Modesty blaise was a moderate success at the time of its original release, bosley crowther, writing in the new york times, characterised the film as a weird film, all right. I am a long time fan of modesty blaise and have waited patiently for over 25 years to see a good production of her brought to life. A modesty blaise adventure 2004 when her surrogate father who owns the casino she works in gets murdered, modesty blaise takes on those that killed him and are now at the casino to rob it. In the stories, modesty blaise is the former head of. Blaise of no glory modesty blaise and my name is modesty. The strip follows the adventures of modesty blaise, an exceptional young woman with many talents and a criminal past, and her trusty sidekick willie garvin. Spotlight on peter odonnell and jim holdaways modesty blaise. Modesty blaise project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. It stars monica vitti as modesty blaise, terence stamp as willie garvin, and dirk bogarde as the villain, gabriel. Todays inaugural column focuses on the stellar 1960s actionadventure comic strip modesty blaise, written by peter odonnell and illustrated in its initial run by jim holdaway.
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