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Selena

Selena

1964TV Short⏱️ 16m
Short

Selena is hired as a secret agent and proves very successful on her tough missions because of her sparkling wit and irresistible allure. She constantly risks her life, but she flatly refuses to carry a weapon.

Director
Ben Maddow
Writers
N/A
Stars
Polly Bergen, James Daly, Reggie Nalder
Language
English
Country
United States
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Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Polly Bergen
Polly Bergen
as Selena
James Daly
James Daly
as Alex Pierce
Reggie Nalder
Reggie Nalder
as Arabian Dignitary
Carroll O'Connor
Carroll O'Connor
as Assassin
Albert Paulsen
Albert Paulsen
as Designer
Joseph Ruskin
Joseph Ruskin
as Oscar

🎬 Technical Specs

Color
Black and White
Production
Pan Arts Company

🎯 Categories

Short

⭐ Featured Review

Sleek, impressive
by LuvSopr2024-03-29

"Polly Bergen had a long, successful career in television and film, but I am never sure if she found her defining role. In another world, Selena might have been that role. Available in a 15-minute pilot form only (a full series was ordered, then rescinded), the end result benefits from the tight timeframe, along with confident direction from John Frankenheimer that is particularly on display in action scenes. The idea of a woman who wants to be a secret agent but does not rely on guns (or any real violence) can be read as a contrast to the increasing popularity of leather-clad, butt-kicking h..."

💡 Did You Know?

Twenty-six episodes were ordered, but only the presentation pilot was filmed.

📖 Synopsis

Selena is hired as a secret agent and proves very successful on her tough missions because of her sparkling wit and irresistible allure. She constantly risks her life, but she flatly refuses to carry a weapon.