The Cinema of Clint Eastwood: Chronicles of America (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780231172011)

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.

Author: David Sterritt
ISBN-10: 023117201X
ISBN-13: 9780231172011
Publisher: Wallflower Press
Language: English
Published: 11/25/2014
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2015