Force of Evil: The Critical Edition (Signed First Edition)

Abraham Polonsky

ISBN 10: 0963582313 / ISBN 13: 9780963582317

Published by The Center for Telecommunication Studies / California State University, Northridge, 1996

About this Item

First Edition. SIGNED by Abraham Polonsky on the title page. The first publication in book form of the screenplay for Polonsky's 1948 key film noir "Force of Evil," based on Ira Wolfert's 1943 novel "Tucker's People," and starring John Garfield. Fine, with no dust jacket as issued.

Seller Inventory # 156549

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Force of Evil: The Critical Edition (Signed First Edition)
• Publisher: The Center for Telecommunication Studies / California State University, Northridge
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0963582313
• ISBN 13: 9780963582317
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Film Books
  • Film Noir

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Synopsis

Force of Evil ... is a classic of the American cinema, a film that deserves its proper attention. It's been a major influence on my work, particularly in Mean Streets, Raging Bull, and Goodfellas. I first saw the film when I was thirteen years old, and I was overwhelmed by its writing, its direction, its use of music, and its acting. . . . And over the years I've had the pleasure of introducing the film to Francis Coppola, Robert De Niro, and Michael Powell, among others...Force of Evil was the only film that Polonsky was to direct for 21 years, because he was blacklisted. It's one of the great losses to American films and the world cinema. And I feel it's very fortunate that you are able to see this pristine, fully restored film today, and it should serve as a warning that this film's been saved merely by chance.

Review

This volume includes the complete screenplay of the John Garfield classic motion picture written by Abraham Polonsky and Ira Wolfert. Introduced by Martin Scorsese. Biographical Interview with Mr. Polonsky. Commentary and critical analysis by Dr. John Schultheiss. Complete Filmography.