Lee Marvin: His Films and Career [Paperback]

Robert J. Lentz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0786426063 | ISBN-13: 978-0786426065 | Publication Date: January 16, 2006

Lee Marvin did not receive his first starring film role until he was 40, but in three short years—following the successes of Cat Ballou (for which he won the Academy Award as Best Actor), The Professionals and especially The Dirty Dozen—he was the most popular film actor in America. Marvin was a fascinating man, a loving husband and father, and one of the most natural, effective actors of his time. This is a comprehensive reference of the Oscar-winning actor’s work. It includes biographical information on Marvin, an analysis of each of his 64 movies, chapters on his two television shows (M Squad and Lawbreaker), a listing of his television appearances, and a complete filmography (which includes video availability). The work is supplemented with dozens of photographs and film stills.

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“Valuable...recommended” --ARBA

“The photographs [are] well chosen and striking. Definitely recommended” --Nostalgia Westerns

“If you are a Lee Marvin fan...this book is a must have” --Under Western Skies

About the Author

While working in the fields of movie distribution and theater management, Robert J. Lentz also reviews films for print and radio media. He lives in Randolph, New Jersey. He is also the author of Korean War Filmography (2003).

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers (January 16, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786426063
• ISBN-13: 978-0786426065
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,055,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lee Marvin -- learn more about this great actor, March 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Lee Marvin: His Films and Career (Library Binding)

This book is a must for any fan of Lee Marvin. It contains dozens of great photos from Lee's career. Lee's growth from a young handsome actor to a legendary star is traced by the photos and the reviews in this book. The book tells the story of each film by Lee Marvin and also contains much information about Lee Marvin's television and documentary work as well.

The film reviews have detailed information about the films' plot and theme; and information about the producers, directors and other actors in the film. The reviews are set in chronological order so the progress of Lee Marvin's career may be easily followed.

This book only minimally describe Lee Marvin's personal life outside the movies. It takes the view of a student and fan of Lee Marvin - a fan who has all the best photos and has compiled all the details about Lee Marvin's films and his acting career. This book will be a reference for movie buffs and film students and teachers.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reader Review of Lee Marin: His Films and Career, April 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Lee Marvin: His Films and Career (Library Binding)

Robert Lentz has done an outstanding job in profiling the film and television career of one of America's most beloved tough guys. This insightful look into Marvin's tenure as an actor is a must read for anyone interested in films from the 1950s through the 1980s.

The detail used to describe each of Marvin's movies and television programs is excellent and the author deserves to be commended for his thorough research and love of the subject. In the fickle world of Hollywood stardom, it is refreshing to seem a tribute paid to some of the movie world's older names.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Marvin the Works, February 19, 2002

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Mrs C Atkinson (Peterborough, Cambs United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lee Marvin: His Films and Career (Library Binding)

An interesting book to read,but very negative in parts. The best thing to do is see Marvin's films then read about it in the book, so you've already made your own mind up. The book brings across the authors own likes and dislikes about Marvin's films and career,i felt that it was a bit to influenced by his own likes and dislikes. At the end of the day you either like Lee Marvin and his film's or you don't. Personally i love the bloke and enjoy his film's and the many characters that he played. Marvin maybe dead but he'll never be forgotten with the work he left behind for us all to enjoy.