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A master actor who's appeared in an enormous number of films, starring with everyone from Nicholson to Kermit the Frog, Michael Caine is uniquely qualified to provide his view of making movies. This new revised and expanded edition features great photos throughout, with chapters on: Preparation, In Front of the Camera - Before You Shoot, The Take, Characters, Directors, On Being a Star, and much more."Remarkable material ... A treasure ... I'm not going to be looking at performances quite the same way ... FASCINATING!"- Gene Siskel

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  • Paperback: 168 pages
  • Publisher: Applause Books; Revised edition (February 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1557832773
  • ISBN-13: 978-1557832771
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable for ANYONE interested in film, August 19, 2000
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If you like movies, this book is a great read. If you're interested in acting in movies, it's an essential read. If you're interested in moviemaking (behind the camera), it's still an essential read: buy extra copies to pass around on the set, especially if you're a struggling filmmaker and you have a cast of friends who've never acted before.

As a teacher, Caine is as straightforward as he is as an actor. You watch his performances and you're seeing an actor who understands that less is more. You read this book and you're listening to an instructor who understands the same thing. Every anecdote he tells about films he's been in and stars he's worked with is not just namedropping, it's ALWAYS relevant to whatever helpful point he's making about the craft of film acting. And to him it is very much a craft, not an art. The art takes care of itself; it happens mysteriously, but it can only happen if you nail the craft first. No arty-flighty book about acting theory or the Method, this is a working-class, meat-and-potatoes manual that anyone can relate to, much like its author.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A hands-on, practical guide to film acting!, July 12, 2000
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Michael Caine delivers a direct and useful how-to book for aspiring film actors. He doesn't delve into the psychological underpinnings of acting-there are hundreds of books that already do that. He assumes that you've taken classes, appeared in plays, and understand the artistic aspects of creating a character. He also understands the psychological leap required for the actor to learn how to deal with the camera, and the complex interrelationship between actor, director, and crew. For the performer about to step onto a soundstage for the first time, this volume is a must. The book could have been subtitled, "Film Acting: the First Hundred Mistakes and How To Avoid Them."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful reading! Absolutely remarkable!, February 24, 2001
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In one night I read this book wanting to put myself in the shoes of Michael Caine and seeing his perspective on movie making. Many times I have sat with other actors and filmmakers to gain an insight and to know their passion as a thespian. Michael Caine is a talented individual and what an experience it must have been for the people who had a chance to be part of this two-day class which was transcribed in this book. Thank you Michael Caine and Maria Aitken for releasing this book.

If you are a passionate, disciplined actor who would like to learn several pointers from this professional, buy this book.

Look at this as an inexpensive tool to improve yourself as a thespian. Wonderful reading! Highly recommended!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Now Not A Lot Of People Know This...
A book that has always had a secure spot in my collection, Michael Caine's "Acting In Film" remains, for my money, the most entertainingly accessible analysis of how to go about... Read more
Published 1 day ago by darklordzden

4.0 out of 5 stars A very interesting read
I read this book on a whim, I thought it would be very insightful to get an insider's view of the movie business. This truly is a very intriguing read. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Acting in Film Review
Michael Caine's "Acting in Film" is the best book on acting I've ever read! I would recommend to readers of all ages and stages!
Published 1 month ago by Taylor M. Davis

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and Informative Read
I believe this would make a welcome addition to any aspiring actor's book collection. A quick, informative, enjoyable read with much good information to help hone your film acting... Read more
Published 10 months ago by M. T. Yurcaba

5.0 out of 5 stars Acting in Film Information
This is a great book for all actors, especially new actors. Covering the personalities of directors and what they expect from you, what you can expect when your arrive on the set... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Margaret Sandlin

4.0 out of 5 stars For What It Is, Wonderful--but not really an acting book
Caine's book is informative and entertaining, full of practical advice for anyone seeking a career in film. Read more
Published 13 months ago by oatmeal

5.0 out of 5 stars Sad commentary on pre-feminist times
Having loved the music from this film for many years, I decided to watch it. I thought it would be an amusing film, but it was tragic. Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. Vogel

2.0 out of 5 stars Michael Caine review
This paperback did give some basic information that any mature adult should already know. Show up on time, be humble, know your lines, be sociable with others you're working... Read more
Published 19 months ago by J. Richardson

5.0 out of 5 stars Life between "Action" and "Cut"
A great book. Michael Caine is one of the best in the business, and part of the fun crowd. This book gives wonderful insight into the world of acting in film, behavior on/off the... Read more
Published 22 months ago by J. D. Romanosky

5.0 out of 5 stars listen to what the man says...
acting is acting and if you can act onstage, you can act on-camera, probaly true but still before you make your move to the silver screen, read this book... Read more
Published on March 5, 2007 by Kerry O. Burns

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