The films of James Bridges
By: Peter Tonguette
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 202
ISBN-13: 9780786439492
Subjects: Biography; Motion picture producers and directors
Description: "This text tells the story of the life and career of James Bridges, utilizing 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. This overdue examination shines a light on a career well worth remembering"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes filmography.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: An Arkansan; title: Making babies and movies; title: Hart and Kingsfeld, Bridges and Houseman: The paper chase; title: Going home: September 30, 1955; title: Going nuclear (and commercial): The China syndrome and Urban cowboy; title: What became of Jimmy J.: Mike's murder; title: Perfecting perfect; title: Bright lights, big city, big legacy.