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Tough As Nails: The Life And Films Of Richard Brooks (Wisconsin Film Studies)
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Called Gods Angry Man For His Unyielding Demands In Pursuit Of Personal And Artistic Freedom, Oscarwinning Filmmaker Richard Brooks Brought Us Some Of The Midtwentieth Centurys Most Iconic Films, Including Blackboard Jungle, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Elmer Gantry, In Cold Blood, And Looking For Mr. Goodbar. The Important Thing, He Once Remarked, Is To Write Your Story, To Make It Believable, To Make It Live. His Own Life Story Has Never Been Fully Chronicled, Until Now.Tough As Nails: The Life And Films Of Richard Brooks Restores To Importance The Career Of A Prickly Iconoclast Who Sought Realism And Truth In His Films. Douglass K. Daniel Explores How The Writerdirector Made It From The Slums Of Philadelphia To The Heights Of The Hollywood Elite, Working With The Top Stars Of The Day, Among Them Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor, Jean Simmons, Sidney Poitier, Sean Connery, Gene Hackman, And Diane Keaton. Brooks Dramatized Social Issues And Depicted Characters In Conflict With Their Own Values, Winning An Academy Award For His Elmer Gantry Screenplay And Earning Nominations For Another Seven Oscars For Directing And Screenwriting.Tough As Nails Offers Illuminating Insights Into Brookss Life, Drawing On Unpublished Studio Memos And Documents And Interviews From Stars And Colleagues, Including Poitier, Director Paul Mazursky, And Simmons, Who Was Married To Brooks For Twenty Years. Daniel Takes Readers Behind The Scenes Of Brookss Major Films And Sheds Light On Their Making, Their Compromises, And Their Common Threads. Tough As Nails Celebrates Brookss Vision While Adding To The Critical Understanding Of His Works, Their Flaws As Well As Their Merits, And Depicting The Tumults And Trends In The Life Of A Man Who Always Kept His Own Compass.Best Books For General Audiences, Selected By The American Association Of School Librariansoutstanding Book, Selected By The Public Library Reviewers
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Tough as Nails: The Life and Films of Richard Brooks'? A: The book explores the life and career of Oscar-winning filmmaker Richard Brooks, highlighting his iconic films and unyielding pursuit of personal and artistic freedom.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Douglass K. Daniel, who provides insights into Richard Brooks's life and work.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Tough as Nails'? A: The book contains 260 pages.
- Q: When was 'Tough as Nails' published? A: The book was published on April 8, 2011.
- Q: What are some notable films discussed in the book? A: The book discusses several of Brooks's notable films, including Blackboard Jungle, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and Elmer Gantry.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general audiences? A: Yes, it has been selected as a Best Book for General Audiences by the American Association of School Librarians.
- Q: What themes does Douglass K. Daniel explore in the book? A: Daniel explores themes of realism, truth, and the personal conflicts faced by characters in Brooks's films.
- Q: Does the book include interviews or personal insights? A: Yes, it includes interviews and insights from stars and colleagues who worked with Richard Brooks.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: The book is listed as 'New'.