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!”
Synopsis
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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Brooke Shields
Brenda Starr
Timothy Dalton
Basil St. John
Diana Scarwid
Libby 'Lips' Lipscomb
Tony Peck
Mike Randall
Nestor Serrano
Jose
Jeffrey Tambor
Vladimir
June Gable
Luba
Charles Durning
Editor Francis I. Livright
Kathleen Wilhoite
Reporter Hank O'Hare
John Short
Cub Reporter Pesky Miller
Eddie Albert
Police Chief Maloney
Ramon Saldaña
Spanish policeman
Carmen Jovet
San Juan saleslady
William Agosto
Street vendor
Antonio Fabrizio
Cargo Plane Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$68K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$15.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Ellis Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Noreen Stone, Jenny Wolkind, Dale Messick, James D. Buchanan
- Original Score
- Johnny Mandel
- Original Title
- Brenda Starr
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $68K
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures, AM/PM Entertainment, Tribune Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Ellis Miller
Noreen Stone, Jenny Wolkind, Dale Messick, James D. Buchanan
Johnny Mandel
Freddie Francis, Peter Stein
Mark Melnick
Myron A. Hyman, John D. Backe, Alana H. Lambros, Solomon J. LeFlore
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Ellis Miller
Director
Jenny Wolkind
Writer
James D. Buchanan
Writer
Myron A. Hyman
Producer
Johnny Mandel
Original Music Composer
Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
Peter Stein
Director of Photography
Mark Melnick
Editor
Noreen Stone
Writer
John J. Lloyd
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brenda Starr
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brenda Starr about?
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.
Who directed Brenda Starr?
Brenda Starr was directed by Robert Ellis Miller.
Who stars in Brenda Starr?
The principal cast of Brenda Starr includes Brooke Shields, Timothy Dalton, Diana Scarwid, Tony Peck, Nestor Serrano.
When was Brenda Starr released and how long is it?
Brenda Starr was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Brenda Starr?
Brenda Starr had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $68K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Brenda Starr?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brenda Starr was composed by Johnny Mandel.
Is Brenda Starr based on a book or true story?
Brenda Starr is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Dale Messick".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brenda Starr?
Brenda Starr holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).