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.
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).