A collection of illustrated essays on ten top movies featuring the late Oliver Reed, one of England's most famous film stars - and hell-raisers. The book is a tribute to both Reed-s acting skills and visual appeal, and also to his legendary status as a celebrity on the global drinking circuit. Films featured include The Devils, The Brood, Women In Love, Curse Of The Werewolf, Castaway, Sitting Target, These Are The Damned, Venom, The Hunting Party, and I'll Never Forget Whatsisname; a selection of diverse movies by acclaimed directors such as Nic Roeg, David Cronenberg, Joesph Losey, Ken Russell, Michael Winner, and Terence Fisher. With an introduction detailing Reed's antics both onscreen and off, "Oliver Reed (Movie Top Tens)" is an indispensable asset for all his admirers, a guide to the varied career and riotous life of a modern-day hero.
A collection of illustrated essays on ten top movies featuring the late Oliver Reed, one of England's most famous film stars - and hell-raisers. The book is a tribute to both Reed-s acting skills and visual appeal, and also to his legendary status as a celebrity on the global drinking circuit. Films featured include The Devils, The Brood, Women In Love, Curse Of The Werewolf, Castaway, Sitting Target, These Are The Damned, Venom, The Hunting Party, and I'll Never Forget Whatsisname; a selection of diverse movies by acclaimed directors such as Nic Roeg, David Cronenberg, Joesph Losey, Ken Russell, Michael Winner, and Terence Fisher. With an introduction detailing Reed's antics both onscreen and off, "Oliver Reed (Movie Top Tens)" is an indispensable asset for all his admirers, a guide to the varied career and riotous life of a modern-day hero.