Cinema of John Boorman

Brian Hoyle lectures on film studies and English literature at the University of Dundee. He is the author of numerous articles covering British and American cinema, including articles on Orson Welles, Joseph H. Lewis, Ken Russell, and Derek Jarman.

• AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter One: The NewcomerChapter Two: Two Films about Lee MarvinChapter Three: Man vs…Chapter Four: Hubris and FollyChapter Five: The Burden of DreamsChapter Six: Boorman on BoormanChapter Seven: Back in the GameChapter Eight: Tricksters, Shadows, and DoublesFilmographyAbout the Author

This work is the first comprehensive examination of John Boorman's film and television work in more than 20 years. Best known for his feature films, most notably Point Blank and Hope and Glory for which he received Academy Award nominations, Boorman has directed more than 25 television shows and films, some of which will be new to fans of his work. Arranged into eight chronological chapters, this volume offers a film-by-film appraisal of each work. The chapters examine several of his works and provide links between common themes, topics, and character types. They also explore his works' connections to mythology and classic literature. The author has made every attempt to cite undiscovered sources that bring to light Boorman's creativity and unique offering to the world of film and television. This work will be most useful in academic libraries holding comprehensive film studies collections.