The Sucker's Kiss by Alan Parker
Set against the first three decades of twentieth century American history, The Sucker s Kiss begins during the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Seven-year-old Thomas Moran finds himself accidentally embarking on a career in pick-pocketing that will eventually take him all over the United States, as he grows to manhood and becomes a master of his dubious craft. His picaresque journey takes him through Prohibition and the Depression accompanied by an array of richly drawn characters desperately clutching at the crumbling American Dream: Italian and Chinese gangsters, con-artists, corrupt clergy, speak-easy bootleggers and most of all Effie, the great love of his life - the woman who tries to save him from himself.
Director, writer and producer Sir Alan Parker wrote and directed his first film, 'Bugsy Malone', in 1975. Other films include: 'Midnight Express'; 'Fame' and 'The Commitments'. Awards for his films include sixteen British Film Academy awards, eight Golden Globe awards and three Oscars. He holds a CBE and was knighted in 2002 for services to the British Film Industry. His latest film is 'The Life of David Gale', starring Kevin Spacey, Laura Linney and Kate Winslet.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340828441 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340828447 |
| Title | The Sucker's Kiss |
| Author | Alan Parker |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2003-12-11 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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