The film somewhat follows the book. It could have used more Polifax background, it being so humdrum, yet it starts with her interview at the CIA. How did she obtain that interview? Read the book.
The movie essentially goes nowhere until Darren McGavin appears. He's worth the movie all by himself. Also Harold Gould (Kid Twist in The Sting) fills in admirably as a reluctant Albanian colonel.
Rosalind Russell did an OK Polifax. I don't know any other aged female star of her generation that could do the action parts.
This movie is like most movies based off of books - the book is far superior to what ends up on screen..
Review of Mrs. Pollifax-Spy
