Peter Cushing: The Gentle Man of Horror and His 91 Films [Hardcover]

Deborah Del Vecchio (Author), Tom Johnson (Author), Barry Morse (Foreword), Sydney Morse (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0899506542 | ISBN-13: 978-0899506548 | Publication Date: November 1992

From his film debut in The Man in the Iron Mask (1939) through Biggles (1985), the career and the movies of Peter Cushing, known as "the gentle man of horror," are examined. Using interviews and extensive personal correspondence, the authors provide Cushing’s own views on many of his 91 films.

A plot synopsis for each film is followed by production and cast credits, year produced and alternate titles. Also included are contemporary reviews of Cushing’s work.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A fascinating filmography...will be of great interest" -- ARBA

"A welcome focus upon the collected film work of [Cushing]" -- Choice

"Long overdue...complete and definitive" -- Psychotronic

About the Author

Deborah Del Vecchio is a freelance writer in New Jersey.

Tom Johnson, is a teacher in Shillington, Pennsylvania. They are also the authors of Hammer Films (1996).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 485 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (November 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899506542
• ISBN-13: 978-0899506548
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,793,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peter Cushing: The Gentle Man of Horror and his 91 Films, July 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Peter Cushing: The Gentle Man of Horror and His 91 Films (Hardcover)

From what I know, there are only three books that have been writin about Peter Cushing: the two volumes of his auto-biography and this amazing book. This is a very informative and entertaining book on an amazing actor. It gives detailed information about every movie Peter Cushing ever acted in. This book is a must have for every die-hard Peter Cushing fan.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A good reference book that shows much love of the subject., September 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Peter Cushing: The Gentle Man of Horror and His 91 Films (Hardcover)

This is a fan love letter to Peter Cushing. As such it is, perhaps, beyond criticising. It contains an obsesive amount of material on Mr. Cushing and others involved in the old Hammer films. Despite it's fan perspective, it manages to give fair critical readings of his movies. Be warned, the book is pricey for what you get. If you are a rabid Cushing fan, however, or a genre fan with deep pockets, this book is recommended.