Starring Michael Caine [Paperback]

David Bishop (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2003

Starring Michael Caine covers every angle of the actor’s memorable career—the era-defining cockneys of Alfie and The Italian Job; the soul-searching performances in Educating Rita and The Cider House Rules; the working-class spy Harry Palmer of The Ipcress File and its sequels; the gangster classic Get Carter; the broad comedy of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; the intrigue and violence of The Quiet American. Michael Caine has seen it all, done it all, and collected the plaudits and awards for more than 80 films. Now journalist David Bishop offers a sharp and balanced appraisal of Caine’s entire career, including his sometimes questionable choice of roles. Featuring complete coverage of every single role as well as 75 still images, this is the book that fans have been waiting for.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Devoting its bulk to a film-by-film analysis of Michael Caine's 82 movies over the past 40 years, Bishop's book eschews biography for career appraisal. Although the author, a film journalist, clearly admires Caine, he aims for objectivity, tackling box office bombs, like 1969's The Italian Job, as well as smash hits, such as 1988's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. All through, he offers plot summaries, cast and crew listings, critical reception and photos. Particularly insightful is the entry on 1999's The Cider House Rules, where Bishop explains the training Caine (a "South London lad") went through to perfect a New England accent and discusses the controversy surrounding Caine's speech at the BAFTAs, where he struck back at British critics who'd criticized his Oscar-winning performance. Caine turned 70 earlier this year, and will presumably make more films before retiring, but this book stands as a definitive guide to his work thus far.
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From the Publisher

Starring Michael Caine covers every angle of the actor’s memorable career: the era–defining cockneys of Alfie and The Italian Job; the soul–searching performances in Educating Rita and The Cider House Rules; the working–class spy Harry Palmer of The Ipcress File and its sequels; the gangster classic Get Carter; the broad comedy of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; the intrigue and violence of The Quiet American. Michael Caine has seen it all, done it all, and collected the plaudits and awards for more than 80 films. Now journalist David Bishop offers a sharp and balanced appraisal of Caine’s entire career, including his sometimes questionable choice of roles. Featuring complete coverage of every single role as well as 75 still images, this is the book that fans have been waiting for.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Reynolds & Hearn (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1903111579
• ISBN-13: 978-1903111574
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,076,437 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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