Paul has clued 16 in a similar way before (see 28,009) using a shortening of a different word. I’m also reminded of our Clueless 541 thread which Mattrom and others will recall.
Your crossers are fine, Yevrah. It's the proper name of something mentioned in the clue, I guess you'd have to have heard of the individual involved - I think it was also a film?
Thanks neville17, got it now and I have seen the film. After all that, quite enjoyed some difficult clues, liked 8d and 24a but need to get back to my board.