Overview

Sir Christopher Lee (1922-2015) was one of the most beloved actors of the past sixty years. He appeared in more than 200 feature films--from Hammer Horror and James Bond thrillers to Star Wars and Lord of the Rings--and more than 100 made-for-televison movies. A versatile performer, he played a menacing figure in Dracula and The Wicker Man, a tragic one in The Curse of Frankenstein and The Mummy, and a spiritual hero in The Devil Rides Out. This study explores his legacy as a film actor and his diverse interpretations of the theme of good vs. evil.

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Author:   Paul Leggett
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.240kg
ISBN:  

9781476669632

ISBN 10:   1476669635
Pages:   186
Publication Date:   24 May 2018
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction  1. The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)  2. Dracula (Horror of Dracula) (1958) and Dracula, Prince of Darkness (1966)  3. The Mummy (1959)  4. Taste of Fear (Scream of Fear) (1961)  5. The Terror of the Tongs (1961)  6. Christopher Lee on Baker Street  7. Rasputin the Mad Monk (1966)  8. The Devil Rides Out (1968)  9. The Wicker Man (1973) 10. I Monster (1971) 11. Horror Express (1972) 12. The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) 13. The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) 14. To the Devil a Daughter (1976) 15. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002), The Return of the King (2003); The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2013), The Battle of Five Armies (2014)  16. Star Wars: Episode II—Attack of the Clones (2002); Episode III—Revenge of the Sith (2005) Filmography Bibliography Index

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recommend...thought provoking...a thorough exploration --VideoScope; a must read...recommend --The Horror Times.

recommend...thought provoking...a thorough exploration --VideoScope.

Author Information

Paul Leggett is pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Montclair, New Jersey; a contributor to the Scarlet Film Magazine and an adjunct professor at Montclair State University.

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