The Untouchables: The Making of a Classic Film
Autor Michael C. Sullivanen Limba Engleză Hardback – 18 feb 2027
The Untouchables marks one of the high points of modern cinema: a film at the forefront of a new wellspring for studio-driven filmmaking and boasting some of the biggest names in Hollywood, both behind the camera-Brian De Palma, David Mamet, and Ennio Morricone-and in front-Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Andy Garcia, and Robert De Niro. Yet, no one has written the definitive history of the film.
Michael C. Sullivan changes that with The Untouchables: The Making of a Classic Film, a sweeping deep-dive into the film's genesis and production. Featuring behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive interviews, Sullivan covers everything from the real Prohibition-era struggle between lawman Eliot Ness and criminal Al Capone to the popular TV series of the same name from the 1950s and 1960s starring Robert Stack, before diving into the development, writing, casting, production, postproduction, release, and ongoing legacy of the 1987 film. Whether new to The Untouchables and looking to enhance your viewing experience or a long-time fan eager to learn more about your favorite film, this is a must-read for movie buffs and casual viewers alike.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9798881842604
Pagini: 240
Ilustrații: 30 bw photos
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Locul publicării:New York, United States
Pagini: 240
Ilustrații: 30 bw photos
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Locul publicării:New York, United States
Cuprins
Introduction
Part One
Chapter One: The History
Chapter Two: The Television Series
Chapter Three: The Studio Executive and the Producer
Chapter Four: The Screenwriter
Chapter Five: The Screenplay
Chapter Six: The Director
Chapter Seven: The Cast
Chapter Eight: The Cinematographer, the Production Designer, & the Costume Designer
Part Two
Chapter Nine: Production
Chapter Ten: Editing
Chapter Eleven: Sound
Chapter Twelve: Music
Part Three
Chapter Thirteen: Release
Chapter Fourteen: Fact vs. Fiction
Chapter Fifteen: After
Chapter Sixteen: A Gangster Western with Family Values
Acknowledgments
Bibliography
Notes
Index
About the Author
Part One
Chapter One: The History
Chapter Two: The Television Series
Chapter Three: The Studio Executive and the Producer
Chapter Four: The Screenwriter
Chapter Five: The Screenplay
Chapter Six: The Director
Chapter Seven: The Cast
Chapter Eight: The Cinematographer, the Production Designer, & the Costume Designer
Part Two
Chapter Nine: Production
Chapter Ten: Editing
Chapter Eleven: Sound
Chapter Twelve: Music
Part Three
Chapter Thirteen: Release
Chapter Fourteen: Fact vs. Fiction
Chapter Fifteen: After
Chapter Sixteen: A Gangster Western with Family Values
Acknowledgments
Bibliography
Notes
Index
About the Author
Recenzii
Sullivan's behind-the-scenes The Untouchables is more than a traditional 'making-of' book. It's a deep dive into the reality and mythology of The Untouchables series and film, a story of the author's discovery of the magic of cinema, an appreciation of director Brian DePalma, and a gift to Sullivan's father, who introduced him to the power of the movies. A wonderful feat of cinematic scholarship.
Like the heavy crack of a Tommy gun, Mike Sullivan's behind the scenes look at The Untouchables is explosive, in-depth, and ultimately revealing. The author sheds new light on one of the great gangster films of the 1980s, separates fact from myth, and shows us why we should never bring a knife to a gunfight. This is truly a great book about the making of a Hollywood classic!
Michael C. Sullivan's smart and entertaining book is the perfect companion to Brian De Palma's great crowd-pleaser, which is still so much fun to watch.
Michael Sullivan's love for this film shows on every page, but affection never softens the rigor: original interviews, archival research, and a genre thesis that genuinely reframes how we view the film. The rare making-of study that's as enjoyable to read as the movie is to watch.
With a level of commitment to the assignment that would make Elliot Ness proud, Mike Sullivan entertainingly guides us through the production of an underrated masterpiece.
From the real Eliot Ness to the making of Brian De Palma's crime opera, Sullivan explores every detail you'd ever want to know and more in The Untouchables. Written in an easy, accessible voice, I inhaled this book. An absolute must-buy for fans.
A love letter to a classic movie by a cinephile fanboy. Mike's in-depth look at The Untouchables made me long to watch the movie again!
Fascinating behind-the-camera stories about one of my favorite directors and movies.
Like the heavy crack of a Tommy gun, Mike Sullivan's behind the scenes look at The Untouchables is explosive, in-depth, and ultimately revealing. The author sheds new light on one of the great gangster films of the 1980s, separates fact from myth, and shows us why we should never bring a knife to a gunfight. This is truly a great book about the making of a Hollywood classic!
Michael C. Sullivan's smart and entertaining book is the perfect companion to Brian De Palma's great crowd-pleaser, which is still so much fun to watch.
Michael Sullivan's love for this film shows on every page, but affection never softens the rigor: original interviews, archival research, and a genre thesis that genuinely reframes how we view the film. The rare making-of study that's as enjoyable to read as the movie is to watch.
With a level of commitment to the assignment that would make Elliot Ness proud, Mike Sullivan entertainingly guides us through the production of an underrated masterpiece.
From the real Eliot Ness to the making of Brian De Palma's crime opera, Sullivan explores every detail you'd ever want to know and more in The Untouchables. Written in an easy, accessible voice, I inhaled this book. An absolute must-buy for fans.
A love letter to a classic movie by a cinephile fanboy. Mike's in-depth look at The Untouchables made me long to watch the movie again!
Fascinating behind-the-camera stories about one of my favorite directors and movies.