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Highlights
- This book is about a group of actors who bring drama to the big screen the way the fair haired hero never could.
- About the Author: William R. Horner, born in Nashville, a graduate of Vanderbilt University, was stationed in the Netherlands with the U.S. Army in 1972-1973.
- 176 Pages
- Performing Arts, Film
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About the Book
In these interviews with "a group of actors who bring drama to the big screen the way the fair-haired hero never could ... ten Hollywood heavies--Lee Van Cleef, Jack Elam, Strother Martin, [and] others [discuss] their backgrounds and feelings about themselves, their families, and playing bad guys"--Publisher marketing.Book Synopsis
This book is about a group of actors who bring drama to the big screen the way the fair haired hero never could. The granddaddies of Darth Vadar and J.R. Ewing--villains of the Westerns. Witty interviews with ten Hollywood heavies--Lee Van Cleef, Jack Elam, Strother Martin, others--about their backgrounds, and feelings about themselves, their families, and playing bad guys. Horner asks the right questions, pulls out good answers and shows a fondness for controversial and sensitive issues. Two sections contain 43 photos of these familiar grisly characters in well known roles. All in all a splendid portrayal of a bunch of fine fellows who make a living convincing audiences they are despicable, degenerate and mean. A thorough filmography and a solid index are included.
Review Quotes
"revealing interviews with some of the best"-Classic Images; "recommended"-VideoScope; "a fascinating and absorbing read"-Wrangler's Roost; "worthwhile...interesting"-Western Clippings; "fascinating reading...stimulating"-Film Review.
About the Author
William R. Horner, born in Nashville, a graduate of Vanderbilt University, was stationed in the Netherlands with the U.S. Army in 1972-1973. He is a distribution clerk for the U.S. Postal Service and lives in Mount Juliet, Tennessee.