Charles Bronson: The 95 Films and the 156 Television Appearances [Library Binding]

Michael R. Pitts (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0786406011 | ISBN-13: 978-0786406012 | Publication Date: October 14, 1999

This work covers Bronson's entire output in film and on television, and includes many film stills and photographs. Alphabetical entries list film or episode, complete cast and credits, and year of release. Accompanying each entry's plot synopsis and discussion is a survey of the critical responses to the work. The great Charles Laughton once said Bronson "has the strongest face in the business, and he is also one of its best actors." Pretty high praise for an actor who, though loved by fans worldwide, has been consistently underestimated by critics. Bronson's career has spanned four decades, from such early television appearances in Have Gun, Will Travel, Rawhide, Bonanza and The Fugitive as well as the telemovie A Family of Cops (1995) and its 1997 sequel. He will long be remembered for his role as urban vigilante Paul Kersey in the Death Wish films. Bronson is one of the most enigmatic, and also most recognizable, of all film stars.

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"A good reference." -- ARBA

"Highly recommended." -- Nostalgia Westerns

"Recommended." -- Wrangler’s Roost

"useful and interesting" -- Psychotronic

"well-researched, easy to read.... Recommended" -- Wrangler’s Roost --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Michael R. Pitts is also the author of Poverty Row Studios, 1929-1940 (1997) and Western Movies (1986). In addition to his long career of research and writing about the entertainment field, he has also compiled more than two dozen volumes of local history and genealogy. He resides in Chesterfield, Indiana.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 376 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (October 14, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786406011
• ISBN-13: 978-0786406012
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,294,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Essential...for the time being., March 6, 2000

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This review is from: Charles Bronson: The 95 Films and the 156 Television Appearances (Library Binding)

As an avid Bronson fan I've been looking forward to a book like this one for the longest time. This particular book has been under way for quite a while, having been postponed several times. Now it's finally here, and the result is so-so. Since Bronson apparently has stopped acting now, it's nice to have a complete overlook of all his work. However, what disappoints me a bit is how little Pitts talks about each movie. -There's lots more to be said about these films, many of them classics, but what you get here is all one is allowed to expect from a reference book, I guess. (-Although McFarland have produced similar books on actors with more thorough discussions, like the brilliant one about Peter Cushing's movies.) Also, and it may just be my copy of the book, but the photos seem to be reproduced not dark enough. Despite these shortcomings it's still a sure-buy for fans, but the ultimate fact-filled book on the films of Mr. Bronson is yet to be written.