The Films of John G. Avildsen

The Films of John G. Avildsen
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 251
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ISBN-10 : 9780786490479
ISBN-13 : 0786490470
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Book Synopsis The Films of John G. Avildsen by : Larry Powell

Download or read book The Films of John G. Avildsen written by Larry Powell and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life and work of American director John G. Avildsen is thoroughly examined in this detailed filmography and critical study. Each of the most significant films made by the Oscar-winning Avildsen is given a separate chapter, including such critical successes as Joe and Save the Tiger, and box-office blockbusters Rocky and its sequels and the Karate Kid series. The authors' observations on these and other titles--some well known, others less familiar--are enhanced by extensive production notes, and by commentary from John G. Avildsen himself. Cinema historian Jean Bodon of Sam Houston State University provides a foreword.


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