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The cinema of Clint Eastwood, chronicles of America, David Sterritt

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The cinema of Clint Eastwood, chronicles of America, David Sterritt

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eng

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Includes bibliographical references and indexIncludes filmography: pages 246-257

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contains biographical information

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illustrations

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index present

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non fiction

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The cinema of Clint Eastwood

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filmographiesdictionariesbibliography

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David Sterritt

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chronicles of America

Summary

He became a movie star playing The Man With No Name, and today his name is known around the world. Measured by longevity, productivity, and profits, Clint Eastwood is the most successful actor-director-producer in American film history. This book examines the major elements of his career, focusing primarily on his work as a director but also exploring the evolution of his acting style, his long association with screen violence, his interest in jazz, and the political views - sometimes hotly controversial - reflected in his films and public statements. Especially fascinating is the pivotal question that divides critics and moviegoers to this day: is Eastwood a capable director with a photogenic face, a modest acting talent, and a flair for marketing his image? Or is he a true cinematic auteur with a distinctive vision of America's history, traditions, and values? From A Fistful of Dollars and Dirty Harry to Million Dollar Baby and beyond, The Cinema of Clint Eastwood takes a close-up look at one of the screen's most influential and charismatic stars. -- Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Play mystic for me -- Pros and cons: The case for/against Clint -- A fistful of movies: Rowdy Yates and the man with no name -- The rising star: Clintus, Siegelini, and company -- Any which way he can: From "Misty" and "Harry" to "High Plains Drifter" and "The Outlaw Josey Wales" -- Portrait of the artist as a major player: from "Pale Rider" to "Bird" -- Invictus: From John Huston to "Jersey Boys" -- Eastwood's politics: 'Leave everyone alone' -- Epilogue: 'If somebody's dumb enough to ask me ... '

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The Cinema of Clint Eastwood: Chronicles of America

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