Richard Harris was a genius whose frenzied existence sometimes overshadowed his enormous talent. Over 45 years, his career spanned small theatrical productions and Hollywood blockbusters. Renowned for his roles in classics like Mutiny on the Bounty, A Man Called Horse, Camelot, The Field, and Unforgiven, Harris’ off-screen drinking and womanizing with fellow hell-raisers Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole also brought him notoriety. Although few people accompanied Harris for any duration on the roller-coaster ride of his life, award-winning writer, director, and fellow Irishman Michael Feeney Callan joined the ride and stayed the course. After striking up a warm friendship with the actor in the mid-‘70s, Callan embarked on an authorized biography. To mark Richard Harris’ passing, Callan has revisited and expanded on his original book to create this fresh and revealing tribute.
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“Through Callan's astute composition, Harris transcends the anticipated gin–soaked reputation.” -- Kirkus Reviews
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Richard Harris was a genius whose frenzied existence sometimes overshadowed his enormous talent. Over 45 years, his career spanned small theatrical productions and Hollywood blockbusters. Renowned for his roles in classics like Mutiny on the Bounty, A Man Called Horse, Camelot, The Field, and Unforgiven, Harris’ off–screen drinking and womanizing with fellow hell–raisers Richard Burton and Peter O’Toole also brought him notoriety. Although few people accompanied Harris for any duration on the roller–coaster ride of his life, award–winning writer, director and fellow Irishman Michael Feeney Callan joined the ride and stayed the course. After striking up a warm friendship with the actor in the mid–‘70s, Callan embarked on an authorized biography. To mark Richard Harris’ passing, Callan has revisited and expanded on his original book to create this fresh and revealing tribute.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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Its all here..and I like it,
This review is from: Richard Harris: Sex, Death & the Movies (Paperback)
If youre a fan of Richard Harris, as I am ,you'll enjoy this biography very much. Richard Harris's life was eccentric on-screen and off; a truly gifted talent of cinema. I recommend watching Man in the Wilderness, Juggernaut, or the Cassandra Crossing. Watch Harris(in fine form) in the Harry Potter movies. Also, Pick up one of his music cds if you can.
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love richard harris,
This review is from: Richard Harris: Sex, Death & the Movies (Paperback)
i have always been a big fan of richard harris. i would love to find a copy of him in "The Snow Goose" which was an outstanding performance by him and film generally. it was so outstanding. wish i could find it.
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Accurate, complete and definitive,
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This review is from: Richard Harris: Sex, Death & the Movies (Paperback)
Without a doubt, this is as close to an authorized work as you'll get on the complex and unique story of Richard Harris. The author spent years building his research, and benefited from the trust and one on one input of Mr Harris himself. It's certainly not a self serving piece of work by any means, wort's and all though, it's a complete portrayal of one of the last true originals.
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Richard Harris, Sporting Life, Jack Donnelly, New York, Joe Lynch, Ronald Fraser, King Arthur, Man Called Horse, Dermot Foley, James Booth, Sandy Howard, Lindsay Anderson, Major Dundee, Harris Mills, Harry Potter, The Bible, Los Angeles, Shake Hands, Charlie St George, Dickie Harris, Ennis Road, Rex Harrison, Richard Burton, Jack Warner, John Huston New!
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Richard Harris, Sporting Life, Jack Donnelly, New York, Joe Lynch, Ronald Fraser, King Arthur, Man Called Horse, Dermot Foley, James Booth, Sandy Howard, Lindsay Anderson, Major Dundee, Harris Mills, Harry Potter, The Bible, Los Angeles, Shake Hands, Charlie St George, Dickie Harris, Ennis Road, Rex Harrison, Richard Burton, Jack Warner, John Huston New!
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- A Man Called Horse (Widescreen DVD Collection) on 9 pages
- This Sporting Life (Avon Books, 21394) by David Storey on 7 pages
- Mutiny on the Bounty Pb by Rolf Harris on 6 pages
- The Ginger Man by J. P. Donleavy on 5 pages
- Man Called Horse (Originally: Indian Country) by Dorothy M. Johnson on 5 pages
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