Good Versus Evil in the Films of Christopher Lee
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| Title: | Good Versus Evil in the Films of Christopher Lee |
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| Description: | Sir Christopher Lee (1922-2015) was one of the most beloved actors of the past sixty years. He appeared in more than 200 feature films--from Hammer Horror and James Bond thrillers to Star Wars and Lord of the Rings--and more than 100 made-for-televison movies. A versatile performer, he played a menacing figure in Dracula and The Wicker Man, a tragic one in The Curse of Frankenstein and The Mummy, and a spiritual hero in The Devil Rides Out. This study explores his legacy as a film actor and his diverse interpretations of the theme of good vs. evil. |
| Authors: | Paul Leggett |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Good and evil in motion pictures |
| Categories: | PERFORMING ARTS / General |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | Sir Christopher Lee (1922-2015) was one of the most beloved actors of the past sixty years. He appeared in more than 200 feature films--from Hammer Horror and James Bond thrillers to Star Wars and Lord of the Rings--and more than 100 made-for-televison movies. A versatile performer, he played a menacing figure in Dracula and The Wicker Man, a tragic one in The Curse of Frankenstein and The Mummy, and a spiritual hero in The Devil Rides Out. This study explores his legacy as a film actor and his diverse interpretations of the theme of good vs. evil. |
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| ISBN: | 9781476669632 9781476631585 |
