Lee Marvin by Dwayne Epstein
The first full-length, authoritative, and detailed story of the iconic actor's life to go beyond the Hollywood scandal-sheet reporting of earlier books, this account offers an appreciation for the man and his acting career and the classic films he starred in, painting a portrait of an individual who took great risks in his acting and career. Although Lee Marvin is best known for his icy tough guy roles--such as his chilling titular villain in The ManWho Shot Liberty Valance or the paternal yet brutally realistic platoon leader in The Big Red One--very little is known of his personal life; his family background; his experiences in WWII; his relationship with his father, family, friends, wives; and his ongoing battles with alcoholism, rage, and depression, occasioned by his postwar PTSD. Now, after years of researching and compiling interviews with family members, friends, and colleagues; rare photographs; and illustrative material, Hollywood writer Dwayne Epstein provides a full understanding and appreciation of this acting titan's place in the Hollywood pantheon in spite of his very real and human struggles.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781936182404 |
| ISBN 10 | 1936182408 |
| Title | Lee Marvin |
| Author | Dwayne Epstein |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Schaffner Press |
| Year published | 2013-01-18 |
| Number of pages | 344 |
| Prizes | Commended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (Biography) 2013 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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