Peter Cushing: The Gentle Man of Horror and His 91 Films - Hardcover

Deborah Del Vecchio; Tom Johnson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0899506542 ISBN 13: 9780899506548

Publisher: McFarland Publishing, 1992

Synopsis

From his film debut in The Man in the Iron Mask (1939) through Biggles (1985), the career and the movies of Peter Cushing, known as "the gentle man of horror," are examined. Using interviews and extensive personal correspondence, the authors provide Cushing’s own views on many of his 91 films.

A plot synopsis for each film is followed by production and cast credits, year produced and alternate titles. Also included are contemporary reviews of Cushing’s work.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

From his film debut in The Man in the Iron Mask (1939) through Biggles (1985), here is the movie career of Peter Cushing, known as "the gentle man of horror." From interviews and extensive personal correspondence, the authors are able to provide Cushing's own views on many of his 91 films. A plot synopsis for each film is followed by production data and credits and contemporary reviews.

About the Author:

Deborah Del Vecchio is a freelance writer in New Jersey.

Tom Johnson, is a teacher in Shillington, Pennsylvania. They are also the authors of Hammer Films (1996).

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland Publishing
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0899506542
• ISBN 13: 9780899506548
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 485