The Films of James Bridges

By Peter Tonguette

Originally arriving in Hollywood to pursue an acting career, James Bridges went on to write and direct such popular films as The Paper Chase, The China Syndrome and Urban Cowboy. This book tells the story of his life and career, helped by new interviews with friends and collaborators; it also offers a detailed analysis of each of Bridges' eight feature films, including his lesser-known cult classics September 30, 1955 and Mike's Murder.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786439491
• ISBN13: 9780786439492
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.6" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher