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- One of the most controversial films of its time, The Wild Bunch is the epitome of the no-holds-barred filmmaking of the 1960s and 1970s.
- About the Author: Bill Mesce, Jr., is an adjunct instructor at several New Jersey universities and colleges, and an author, screenwriter, and playwright.
- 213 Pages
- Performing Arts, Film
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About the Book
"One of the most controversial films of its time, The Wild Bunch is the epitome of the no-holds-barred filmmaking of the 1960s and 1970s. Since its 1969 release, it has come to be recognized not only as an iconic Western, but as one of the most important films in the American cinematic canon. Over the years a parade of filmmakers have tried to imitate its gut-punch effects but none have equaled it. The Wild Bunch revived the floundering career of volatile, self-destructive director Sam Peckinpah-it also hung on him the label him 'Bloody Sam.' This book tells the complete story of the film's production, reception and legacy"--Book Synopsis
One of the most controversial films of its time, The Wild Bunch is the epitome of the no-holds-barred filmmaking of the 1960s and 1970s. Since its 1969 release, it has come to be recognized not only as an iconic Western, but as one of the most important films in the American cinematic canon.
Over the years a parade of filmmakers have tried to imitate its gut-punch effects but none have equaled it. The Wild Bunch revived the floundering career of volatile, self-destructive director Sam Peckinpah--it also hung on him the label "Bloody Sam." This book tells the complete story of the film's production, reception and legacy.
Review Quotes
"A breezy, intensely-researched celebration of Peckinpah's landmark movie...valuable... Mesce provides some interesting new insights. Additionally, he does not limit himself to only this specific movie. Rather, he discusses how it fits into Peckinpah's overall career and analyzes his previous and subsequent works in an honest manner that neither vilifies or idolizes the mercurial filmmaker...highly recommended."-Cinema Retro.
"Mesce succinctly views Peckinpah as the 'right man in the right place and the right time' to make this classic, perfectly analyzing the core of what made 'The Wild Bunch' a moving classic."-Western Clippings
About the Author
Bill Mesce, Jr., is an adjunct instructor at several New Jersey universities and colleges, and an author, screenwriter, and playwright. He lives in Linden, New Jersey.Dimensions (Overall): 8.7 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.98 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 213
Genre: Performing Arts
Sub-Genre: Film
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: Genres, Westerns
Format: Paperback
Author: Bill Mesce
Language: English
Street Date: December 3, 2019
TCIN: 94401947
UPC: 9781476677460
Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-9139
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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