Film
Danger Girl
- Spy action
- Relentless
Danger Girl is a stylish action thriller following an elite team of female secret agents on globe-trotting missions. Think Charlie's Angels meets spy craft—playful but competent, with genuine chemistry between the leads and a retro-cool aesthetic. It's for anyone who wants glamour, intrigue, and high stakes without taking themselves too seriously.
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People
Directing
- Jeff WadlowDirector
Writing
- Umair AleemWriter
Production
- Adrian AskariehProducer
- Jeremy BoltProducer
- Robert KulzerProducer