Self and Society in the Films of Robert Wise

by Justin E.A. Busch

One of the most versatile Hollywood filmmmakers, Robert Wise had a number of renowned films under his directorial belt, including The Day The Earth Stood Still, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, and Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Nonetheless, Wise remains a rarely studied Hollywood figure--while many filmgoers know and love his films, few recognize his name. This book, the first in-depth analysis of Wise's cinematic achievement,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786459158
• ISBN13: 9780786459155
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher