Brenda Starr: 5 Judo Greers

Curious about the legacy of Brenda Starr?  Learn the intriguing details of the Brenda Starr film adaptation, including Brooke Shields' passion for the role and the financial backing from the unlikely source of Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Ibrahim. Despite the challenges brought on by inexperienced financiers and unique script demands, the production pressed on with notable contributions from director Robert Ellis Miller and designer Bob Mackey. Dive into the fascinating casting of Timothy Dalton as Basil St. John, just before his career-defining role as James Bond, and the creative input from screenwriter Delia Ephron, who chose to use a pseudonym. From Timothy Dalton's Zorro-like rescue scenes to bizarre chases involving a Spanish hot dog truck, the film's blend of comic book escapades, spy antics, and absurd humor is something you won't want to miss.