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Brenda Starr

Brenda Starr

The Germans, The Russians, British Intelligence, and The C.I.A. are after her. Everyone’s favorite reporter is hot on adventure’s trail!

19894.61h 33mPG

Overview

Fearless reporter Brenda Starr needs a big scoop if she wishes to retain her lofty status within the world of journalism, so she ventures deep into the Amazon Rainforest to investigate a story involving a mad scientist's plot to blow the planet to smithereens. Her investigation pits her against a collection of dastardly villains and the myriad dangers of the jungle.

Directed by Robert Ellis Miller
Written by Dale Messick, Noreen Stone, James D. Buchanan
Produced by Myron A. Hyman
Box OfficeBudget: $16.0MRevenue: $68K

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Top Cast

Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields

Brenda Starr

Timothy Dalton

Timothy Dalton

Basil St. John

Diana Scarwid

Diana Scarwid

Libby 'Lips' Lipscomb

Tony Peck

Tony Peck

Mike Randall

Nestor Serrano

Nestor Serrano

Jose

Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor

Vladimir

June Gable

June Gable

Luba

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Editor Francis I. Livright

Kathleen Wilhoite

Kathleen Wilhoite

Reporter Hank O'Hare

John Short

John Short

Cub Reporter Pesky Miller

Themes & Keywords

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About Brenda Starr

Brenda Starr is a adventure, fantasy, comedy, romance film released in 1989 exploring themes of central and south america, comic-strip artist, based on comic, reporter. Directed by Robert Ellis Miller, it stars Brooke Shields, Timothy Dalton, Diana Scarwid. Fearless reporter Brenda Starr needs a big scoop if she wishes to retain her lofty status within the world of journalism, so she ventures deep into the Amazon Rainforest to investigate a story involving a mad scientist's plot to blow the planet to smithereens. Her investigation pits her against a collection of dastardly villains and the myriad dangers of the jungle.

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