Leslie Halliwell Livres

Out the first full biography of the film encyclopaedist and television impresario Leslie Halliwell. Researched from hundreds of articles and books, Halliwell's Horizon additionally features personal contriubutions from many of Leslie's colleagues and friends, including Michael Winner, Sir Michael Parkinson and Bamber Gascoigne; television moguls Sir Paul Fox and Sir Denis Forman; authors and critics Philip French, Leonard Maltin, David Quinlan and Philip Purser - as well as Halliwell's stepdaughter Denise and a host of school and university friends.

This edition of Halliwell's encyclopaedia of the people in the movies. More than just a guide - it aims to be a companion for anyone who enjoys films. A comprehensive guide to the who, why, what and how of cinema, the people in the movies are revealed here with brevity and wit. While Halliwell's Guide is a directory for films, this text is concerned with the players in them. In A-Z format, the book is packed with comprehensive biographical profiles of actors and actresses, directors, producers, editors and other key personnel. It also contains notes on the major studios, foreign cinema, cinematic themes and definitions of technical terms. There are over 1000 new entries added to this year's guide as well as a history of the cinema from 1894 onwards, year-by-year Oscar listings and details of all the major film festival awards.

For more than two decades, film enthusiasts, trivia buffs, and ordinary movie watchers alike have consulted the pages of Halliwell’s for the most comprehensive information available on their favorite films. Often imitated, but never bettered, Halliwell’s Film, Video and DVD Guide is packed with essential information, from the classics of the Silver Screen to the very latest blockbusters. Contents include concise plot synopses for every film, critical evaluations and reviews, fascinating insider gossip and facts, a quick-reference guide to the best films ever and more. There are also easy-to-spot icons for family viewing suitability, soundtrack availability, and Oscar awards and nominations.

An encyclopaedia of cinema from its silent monochrome beginnings to the colourful, widescreen present. It includes biographical profiles of actors, directors, producers, writers, cinematographers, film editors, definitions of technical terms, and notes on key studios and national film industries.

This updated edition of the Halliwell film guide contains 22,000 films with information on video availability, UK and US laser disc availability, star rating, running times, Academy Award details, music CD availability and family viewing suitability.