The Elephant to Hollywood

Цена 22.52 - 52.40 USD

EAN/UPC/ISBN Code 9780805093902

Автор

Издатель Henry Holt and Company

Страниц 320

Год выпуска 2010

When he was in his late fifties, Michael Caine believed his glamorous, rags-to-riches Hollywood career had come to an end. The scripts being sent his way were worse and worse. When one script really disappointed, he called the producer to complain about the part. The producer said, "No, no, we don"t want you for the lover, we want you for the father." Salvation came in the unlikely form of his old friend Jack Nicholson, who convinced him to give acting one more shot. What followed was not only an incredible personal transformation but also one of the most radical comebacks in film history. Learning to accept his new role both on camera and in his own life, Caine went on to win his second Oscar, be knighted by the queen, and deliver some of his best performances to date. Now he shares the spectacular story of his life, from his humble upbringing in London"s poverty-stricken Elephant and Castle, his military service, touching marriage and family life, and lively adventures with friends,...