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The films of James Bridges / Peter Tonguette.
Van Pelt Library PN1998.3.B7557 T77 2011
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Tonguette, Peter Prescott, 1983-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bridges, James.
- Motion picture producers and directors--United States--Biography.
- Motion picture producers and directors.
- United States.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- x, 202 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2011]
- Summary:
- "This text tells the story of the life and career of James Bridges, utilizing new interviews with friends and collaborators; it also offers a detailed analysis of each of Bridges' eight feature films, including his lesser-known cult classics, September 30, 1955, and Mike's Murder. This overdue examination shines a light on a career well worth remembering"--Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Preface
- An Arkansan
- Making babies and movies
- Hart and Kingsfeld, Bridges and Houseman: The paper chase
- Going home: September 30, 1955
- Going nuclear (and commercial): The China syndrome and Urban cowboy
- What became of Jimmy J.: Mike's murder
- Perfecting perfect
- Bright lights, big city, big legacy.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Includes filmography.
- ISBN:
- 9780786439492
- 0786439491
- OCLC:
- 708243815
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