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Explore the profound contributions of J. Lee Thompson to cinema with this comprehensive examination of his illustrious career. Celebrated as one of the finest filmmakers to emerge from the British studio system post-World War II, Thompson's journey began as a talented teenage playwright, making waves in the unyielding landscape of British filmmaking in the 1950s. He was known for his innovative storytelling and public confrontations with film censors, pushing the boundaries of creativity in cinema. This brand new publication, published on the 50th anniversary of his celebrated directorial debut, offers an in-depth analysis of his classic films including 'Cape Fear' (1962), 'The Guns of Navarone' (1961), and many more iconic titles. Relying on extensive interviews and insights, author Steve Chibnall sheds light on Thompson's remarkable ability to maintain unique stylistic and thematic continuities throughout his nearly 30 films created between 1960 and 1990. Ideal for film enthusiasts and scholars alike, this book promises to deepen your appreciation for one of the great directors of British cinema. Don't miss the chance to delve into the legacy of J. Lee Thompson through this essential read.
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ISBN: 9780719060120
Year: 2001
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Published on the 50th anniversary of his directorial debut, this is an examination of the work of a man once hailed as the finest film-maker to emerge from the British studio system after World War II. J. Lee Thompson first came to notice as a talented teenage playwright before entering the film business as a scriptwriter. In the unadventurous world of British film-making in the 1950s, he established himself as a controversial figure known for his innovative ideas and public clashes with the Censor. Before being recruited by Hollywood he made a string of classic films including: "Yield to the Night" (1956), "Ice Cold in Alex" (1958), "Tiger Bay" (1959), "North West Frontier" (1959) and "The Guns of Navarone" (1961). He remains the best known, however, for his first: the thriller Cape Fear (1962). In his late 80s, Lee Thompson works in the Hollywood industry for which he made nearly 30 films as a director and producer between 1960 and 1990. Drawing on extensive interview material, Steve Chibnall traces J. Lee Thompson's career in British cinema, and offers an analysis of his films which reveals remarkable, and previously unacknowledged, continuities of style and theme.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719060120
Year: 2001
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Published on the 50th anniversary of his directorial debut, this is an examination of the work of a man once hailed as the finest film-maker to emerge from the British studio system after World War II. J. Lee Thompson first came to notice as a talented teenage playwright before entering the film business as a scriptwriter. In the unadventurous world of British film-making in the 1950s, he established himself as a controversial figure known for his innovative ideas and public clashes with the Censor. Before being recruited by Hollywood he made a string of classic films including: "Yield to the Night" (1956), "Ice Cold in Alex" (1958), "Tiger Bay" (1959), "North West Frontier" (1959) and "The Guns of Navarone" (1961). He remains the best known, however, for his first: the thriller Cape Fear (1962). In his late 80s, Lee Thompson works in the Hollywood industry for which he made nearly 30 films as a director and producer between 1960 and 1990. Drawing on extensive interview material, Steve Chibnall traces J. Lee Thompson's career in British cinema, and offers an analysis of his films which reveals remarkable, and previously unacknowledged, continuities of style and theme.