num_pages: 320
description: Charming engaging and surprisingly forthright Michael Caine gives us his insider's view of Hollywood and the story of his brilliant second actWhen he was in his late fifties Michael Caine believed his glamorous rags-to-riches Hollywood career had come to an end. The scripts being sent his way were worse and worse. When one script really disappointed he called the producer to complain about the part. The producer said No no we don't want you for the lover we want you for the father. Salvation came in the unlikely form of his old friend Jack Nicholson who convinced him to give acting one more shot. What followed was not only an incredible personal transformation but also one of the most radical comebacks in film history. Learning to accept his new role both on camera and in his own life Caine went on to win his second Oscar be knighted by the queen and deliver some of his best performances to date. Now he shares the spectacular story of his life from his
language: English
title: The Elephant to Hollywood
publisher: Henry Holt & Company