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The first ever biography of legendary British film actor Jack Hawkins. From cult classics 'The Cruel Sea' and 'Lawrence of Arabia', to 'Bridge on the River Kwai', Hawkins became one of the most bankable stars of the 1950s. This gripping story of a true cinema great tells his tale and his long brave …
Jack Hawkins
A Biography
$78.73
- Hardcover
196 pages
- Release Date
23 October 2024
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Summary
Jack Hawkins was the living embodiment of British ruggedness, resilience, humour, uprightness, and compassion on and off the screen. 'The Cruel Sea', 'Bridge on the River Kwai', 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Zulu', 'Mandy' and 'Ben-Hur' were just a few of the scores of films which made him a top star. He built his fame not only on his acting ability, but also on his image as a symbol of British pluck and determination. His voice was unmistakable, with its whisky resonance, and deep reserve of authority…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781781559178 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1781559171 |
| Author: | Nathan Morley |
| Publisher: | Fonthill Media Ltd |
| Imprint: | Fonthill Media Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 196 |
| Release Date: | 23 October 2024 |
| Weight: | 441g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm x 19mm |
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About The Author
Nathan Morley
Writer and broadcaster Nathan Morley is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including 'The Rise and Fall of Erich Honecker', 'Holidays with Hitler', 'Radio Hitler: Nazi Airwaves in the Second World War', and 'Disney's British Gentleman: The Life and Career of David Tomlinson'. As a journalist, he has written for the 'Daily Express', Deutsche Welle, Voice of America, ORF, CyBC TV, CBC, 'Crux', 'Catholic Herald', and Vatican Radio. He is a member of the Royal Historical Society and a recipient of a New York Radio Festivals award. He lives in the Troodos Mountains, above Limassol in Cyprus.
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