The New Biographical Dictionary of Film
- ISBN-10
- 0375711848
- ISBN-13
- 9780375711848
- Series
- The New Biographical Dictionary of Film
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 1154
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014
- Publisher
- Knopf
- Author
- David Thomson
Description
An updated edition of the film reference provides almost 1,500 entries on leading international actors and actresses, directors, and producers, along with critical essays, profiles, and film analyses.
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Other editions
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- 2010-10-26
- 1168 pages
- Paperback
- Knopf
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