Steve Chibnall
J. Lee Thompson (British Film Makers)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719060120
- author:
- Steve Chibnall
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 394
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Film, History of Film
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Steve Chibnall examines the work of J. Lee Thompson, a film director and producer who established himself as a controversial figure in British cinema in the 1950s. Before moving to Hollywood, Thompson made a string of notable films, including Yield to the Night, Ice Cold in Alex, Tiger Bay, North West Frontier, and The Guns of Navarone. Thompson's career spanned nearly thirty years, during which he worked extensively in both British and Hollywood cinema. This book draws on extensive interview material to provide an analysis of Thompson's films, revealing continuities of style and theme that have previously gone unacknowledged. For those interested in the history of British cinema, particularly those who enjoy films from the 1950s and 1960s, this book offers a unique insight into the life and work of one of Britain's most influential film-makers.
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