Modesty Blaise (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1966, Modesty Blaise is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 120 minutes. “Nothing can faze Modesty Blaise, the world's deadliest and most dazzlingly female agent!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Modesty Blaise stars Monica Vitti as Modesty Blaise, Terence Stamp as Willie Garvin, Dirk Bogarde as Gabriel and Harry Andrews as Sir Gerald Tarrant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Modesty Blaise has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Modesty Blaise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Modesty Blaise tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Modesty Blaise (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Modesty Blaise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Modesty Blaise worth watching?
- Modesty Blaise holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Modesty Blaise?
- Modesty Blaise stars Monica Vitti, Terence Stamp, Dirk Bogarde, Harry Andrews and Michael Craig.
- When was Modesty Blaise released?
- Modesty Blaise was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.