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Sir Michael Caine - The Biography

Autor: William Hall

Número de Páginas: 336

Born Maurice Micklewhite, son of a Billingsgate fish porter and a charlady; Michael Caine's life has been an extraordinary rollercoaster: from washing dishes and fighting on National Service, to winning two Oscars and being knighted by the Queen.With more than eighty films to his name, he has starred in some of the classics of modern cinema: as an action anti-hero in Get Carter, a Cockney Lothario in Alfie, a disillusioned alcoholic academic in Educating Rita. He is an enduring model of British cool.This authorised biography charts the amazing highs and lows in his turbulent ride to fame, fortune and respect.

My Name is Michael Caine

Autor: Anne Billson

Número de Páginas: 216

In the 1960s, after films like The Ipcress File and Funeral in Berlin, Michael Caine could be easily identified. This book looks at his acting career in films such as Zulu, which made him a star, where he played the part of an aristocratic officer. Since then, with a few exceptions when he has played the part of a foreigner in films like The Last Valley and The Eagle Has Landed, his deadpan cockney tones have been his trademark in films such as Get Carter, Alfie, Educating Rita and Hannah and Her Sisters.

Michael Caine

Autor: Michael Freedland

Número de Páginas: 502

Describes the life and career of the noted actor, writer, arts patron, and restauranteur from his days in South London to Hollywood.

Sir Michael Caine

Autor: William Hall

Born Maurice Micklewhite in London's impoverished East End, Michael Caine went on to become one of the world's most versatile, enduring, and bestloved actors. This new biography looks at the intriguing life and career of the Oscar-winning star.

What's It All About?

Autor: Michael Caine

Número de Páginas: 610

From Alfred to Zulu, Michael Caine has been Britain's best-loved actor for half a century. Now, for the first time, he reveals the truth behind his remarkable life. From his time as an evacuee during the Blitz to his front-line military service in the Korean War, from his early days as an assistant stagehand to becoming Peter O'Toole's understudy, from walk-on parts in local theatres to blowing the bloody doors off with his legendary roles in Zulu and The Italian Job, Caine's life was never simple or easy. Discussing his little-known childhood and family alongside his hard-fought journey from London to Hollywood, Caine writes with astonishing candour about the good years and the lean years, bringing his unique charm and humour to his anecdotes and memories of a sprawling movie-making career. If you worked in Hollywood in the last few decades, you've probably worked with Michael Caine - and his accounts of his relationships with other superstars, both on and offscreen, make this autobiography essential reading for any fan not just of Michael Caine, but of film in general.

70 Not Out

Autor: William Hall

Número de Páginas: 398

Two Oscars and a knighthood honor a lifetime of achievement that has made Michael Caine one of the most famous and respected actors in the world. In recent years, his performances inThe Quiet American, Last Orders, Little Voice,and the Oscar–winningCider House Ruleshave won him both increasing critical acclaim and a new generation of admirers. Yet the road to stardom was a rocky one. Long before the days of the Harry Palmer spy series or the Cockney Lothario Alfie, success on the big screen was a mere dream for Caine, who spent years doggedly playing minor roles on television, stage, and screen. Writing with wit, honesty, and affection, William Hall charts the highs and lows in this fine actor’s long journey to fame, fortune, and respect.

Michael Caine

Autor: William James Bennett

Número de Páginas: 0

De Elephant and Castle aux lumières d'Hollywood, l'histoire de Michael Caine est un voyage extraordinaire à travers soixante ans de cinéma mondial. Ce livre retrace l'incroyable parcours d'un garçon de la classe ouvrière londonienne qui est devenu l'une des icônes les plus appréciées du grand écran. À travers un récit captivant, vous découvrirez comment Maurice Micklewhite s'est transformé en Michael Caine, façonnant un personnage qui a redéfini le style de l'acteur britannique. De sa percée dans Alfie aux performances mémorables dans Hannah et ses soeurs et The Dark Knight, chaque rôle raconte une histoire de dévouement et de talent. Le livre explore également le côté privé de l'acteur: son enfance pendant la guerre, ses amitiés avec des stars hollywoodiennes, son mariage avec Shakira et sa philosophie de vie qui l'a conduit à se réinventer constamment. À travers des anecdotes inédites et des réflexions personnelles, se dessine le portrait d'un homme qui a su garder les pieds sur terre malgré son succès international. Sa capacité à évoluer en tant qu'acteur, son influence sur le cinéma britannique et son impact durable sur la culture populaire...

La gran vida

Autor: Michael Caine

Número de Páginas: 370

Durante algo más de cinco décadas, ha sido espía, matón, mayordomo, oficial nazi, estafador, donjuán, peluquero y asesino, entre docenas de personajes que, con frecuencia, exigieron de él la máxima solvencia interpretativa. Pero Michael Caine no dejó de ser nunca Michael Caine para una audiencia rendida a sus encantos. Su metro noventa, sus rizos rubios, su sonrisa socarrona y sus párpados pesados como leños encarnaron al tipo que muchos querríamos ser: un fresco, un canalla, un héroe, un caballero, casi siempre todo al mismo tiempo, y casi siempre un peldaño por encima de lo meramente humano. Publicado por primera vez en español, este libro abarca casi ocho décadas de sus peripecias y nos permite comprobar que ni siquiera rodeado por el oropel de Hollywood dejó de ser nunca el niño esquivo, huraño y burlón del humeante Londres de su infancia.

Michael Caine

Autor: Harry. Lime

Número de Páginas: 50

Sir Michael Caine CBE, born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite Jr., on 14th March 1933, at St Olave's Hospital, in Rotherhithe, London, England, UK, is an actor, producer, and author. Easily recognisable by his distinctive cockney accent, Caine has appeared in over 115 movies, and is regarded as a British film icon. Michael made his breakthrough in the 1960s, starring in British movies including Zulu (1964), The Ipcress File (1965), Alfie (1966), for which he was nominated for an Academy Award, The Italian Job (1969), and Battle of Britain (1969). His stand-out roles in the 1970s included Get Carter (1971), The Last Valley (1971), Sleuth (1972), for which he earned his second Academy Award nomination, The Man Who Would Be King (1975), and A Bridge Too Far (1977).

The Elephant to Hollywood

Autor: Michael Caine

Número de Páginas: 597

'Uproarious and unflinching' Mail on Sunday 'A truly incredible life story' The Sun 'Most memorable . . . told in a voice as distinctive as his spoken one' Independent 'Brims with his gift for genial anecdote' The Sunday Times * * * From the author of the bestselling Blowing the Bloody Doors Off, the original, definitive autobiography of British screen icon and legend Sir Michael Caine. It's been a long journey for Maurice Micklewhite - born with rickets in London's poverty-stricken Elephant & Castle - to the bright lights of Hollywood. With a glittering career spanning more than five decades and starring roles which have earned him two Oscars, a knighthood, and an iconic place in the Hollywood pantheon, the man now known to us as Michael Caine looks back over it all. Funny, warm, honest, Caine brings us his insider's view of Hollywood (where there's neither holly nor woods). He recalls the films, the legendary stars, the off-screen moments with a gift for story-telling only equalled by David Niven. Hollywood has been his home and his playground. But England is where his heart lies. And where he blames the French for the abundance of snails in his garden. A plaque now celebrates...

Michael Caine

Autor: Matthew Field

Número de Páginas: 405

He defined an era and still helps define a nation, Michael Caine is a cult figure, an icon and a cinematic heavyweight, who has given some of the greatest big-screen performances on either side of the Atlantic. This book is a celebration, documentation, and fascinating insight into the performances that made that icon - the story behind the roles, the reactions, the influences, and - in some cases - the backlash, plus quotes from the man himself on his performances and from those he worked with. Caine has made over 80 films in his career, and all are covered here, from the early British successes of Zulu, The Italian Job, and his hugely influential gangster portrayal in Get Carter through the maturity of Hannah and her Sisters, the doomed stinkers such as The Swarm and back to his best with Cider House Rules and The Quiet American. Author Matthew Field, who has interviewed Caine, shows his enthusiasm and detailed research of the actor's work in a book that is not only for the fans of the man himself, but for those with a love of cinema and the craft of acting itself.

Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over

Autor: Michael Caine

Número de Páginas: 333

The Hollywood screen legend brings his wit, insight, entertaining stories and wisdom to answer questions about every aspect of his long life - inspiring us all to Be More Michael Caine. I'm always asked questions - by fans, by other actors and friends, by my grandchildren. They want to know how I've lasted so long, how I handle fame, why I chose to do some of my films, which films and actors I like best and so forth. They also want to know what makes me tick, what makes me get up in the morning in my 90s, and whether I'll ever retire. (The answer to that one is "No!") Over a long life, I've learnt a lot and had the opportunity to reflect. I've seen a new generation grow up, among them my own grandchildren, facing the world with all its challenges and problems. I hope they'll find Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over: My Guide to Life helps them to be optimistic - and shows that anyone can blow the bloody doors off. An iconic book, from one of our best-loved actors: this is Michael Caine at his very best.

Oliver Stone's USA

Autor: Robert Brent Toplin

Número de Páginas: 368

Challenging audiences and critics alike, the films of Oliver Stone have compelled many viewers to re-examine some of their most revered beliefs about America's past. Stone has generated enormous controversy and debate among those who take issue with his dramatic use of history. This book brings Stone face to face with some of his most thoughtful critics and supporters and allows him room to respond to their views. Writers including David Halberstam, Stephen Ambrose, Arthur Schlesinger Jr, Walter LaFeber and Robert Rosenstone critique Stone's most contested films to show how they may distort, amplify or transcend the historical realities they appear to depict.

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