The New Biographical Dictionary of Film
- ISBN-10
- 0307271749
- ISBN-13
- 9780307271747
- Series
- The New Biographical Dictionary of Film
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 1076
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- Knopf
- Author
- David Thomson
Description
A latest edition of the classic reference features updated and recast profiles as well as 100 new entries for such stars as Clive Owen, Scarlett Johansson and Heath Ledger, in a provocative and personal resource by the award-winning documentary producer of The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind.
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