the actor's director Malone, Aubrey 1953- creator text bibliography biography ncu 2020 monographic eng

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vi, 214 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm "Punctilious to a fault, Sidney Lumet favored intense rehearsal, which enabled him to bring in most of his films under budget and under schedule. An energized director who captured the heart of New York like no other, Lumet created a vast canon of work that stands as a testament to his passionate concern for justice and his great empathy for the hundreds of people with whom he collaborated during a career that spanned over five decades. This is the first full-scale biography of Lumet, a man generally regarded as one of the most affable directors of his time. Using the oral testimonies of those who worked with him both behind and in front of the camera, this book explores Lumet's personality and working methods"-- Beginnings -- Moving to the big screen -- On the wing -- Peaks and valleys -- That vision thing -- Chameleon -- Misfires -- Pacino on the double -- The mad prophet -- Workaholic -- Mixed grills -- To Hollywood--finally -- Crime and punishment -- Final surge Aubrey Malone. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- Lumet, Sidney (Sidney Arthur) 1924-2011 Motion picture producers and directors United States Biography Productores y directores de cine Estados Unidos Biografías PN 1998.3 L957M 2020 791.4302/33092 9781476675534 (paperback) 1476675538 (paperback) 2019051388 LBSOR/DLC 191110 20250218103235.0 21298023 eng