Sam Wasson
Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood
Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood
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Chinatown is the Holy Grail of 1970s cinema, and Sam Wasson's book reveals the true story of its making, featuring Jack Nicholson, Anjelica Huston, Roman Polanski, Robert Evans, and Robert Towne.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2021
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Sight & Sound's #1 Film Book of 2020
Chinatown is the Holy Grail of 1970s cinema, renowned for its iconic ending and haunting closing line of dialogue. Here, for the first time, is the incredible true story of its making, as told by Sam Wasson. In Wasson's narrative, the film emerges as the defining tale of its colorful characters, showcasing Jack Nicholson at the peak of his powers, embarking on a great and doomed love affair with Anjelica Huston. Director Roman Polanski, haunted by the savage murder of his wife, returns to Los Angeles, where the seeds of his self-destruction are quickly planted. The film also delves into the fevered deal-making of producer Robert Evans, known for his consummate skills. Additionally, Robert Towne's legendary script, widely considered the greatest original screenplay ever written, takes center stage. Wasson unveils layers of myth to present the authentic account of Chinatown's creation, while also shedding light on the imminent eclipse of the filmmaker-friendly studios of the 1970s, giving way to the corporate Hollywood we know today.
Weight: 334g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571370269
Edition number: Main
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