Being Hal Ashby

Life of a Hollywood Rebel

Autori

• Nick Dawson

Parametri

• 440 pagine
• 16 ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Biografie e pensieri
• Film
• Saggistica

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Hal Ashby, a distinctive figure in 1970s cinema, crafted films that combined intense drama with unconventional comedy, reflecting the era's social uncertainty. His notable works, such as Harold and Maude and Being There, showcased his ability to elicit powerful performances from top actors. Despite early success, including an Academy Award for editing, Ashby's troubled past and struggles with addiction complicated his career. In "Being Hal Ashby," Nick Dawson presents an in-depth biography that explores Ashby's life, his artistic journey, and his lasting influence on modern filmmakers.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

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