The Cinematic Connery: The Films of Sir Sean Connery

Sir Sean Connery was a Scottish actor who was the first James Bond and a major film star for over 50 years. This book explores his life and career, including his roles in blockbusters, serious films, and fantasy movies, and how his work reflected changing movie-going tastes, political realities, and cultural trends of the 20th century.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Polaris Publishing Limited

Sir Sean Connery, the legendary Scottish actor, was a titanic figure on screen and off for over half a century. Born to a factory worker in pre-war Edinburgh, Connery's journey was marked by adversity and determination. Despite growing up in near-poverty, he pursued a passion for acting and made his mark in the world of cinema.

Connery's career spanned multiple decades, working with renowned directors such as Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, and Michael Bay. His greatest role, arguably, was that of Bond, James Bond, a character that defined an era and captivated audiences worldwide. Author A. J. Black delves into Connery's life for more than mere biography, exploring the enormously varied pictures he made, including crowd-pleasing blockbusters like The Untouchables or Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, serious-minded fare like The Hill or The Offence, and his strange sojourns into eclectic fantasy with Zardoz or Time Bandits.

This exploration of the Cinematic Connery shows just how much his work reflected the changing movie-going tastes, political realities, and cultural trends of the 20th century, and beyond. From his skirmishes with the angry young men of the British New Wave to becoming the cinematic icon of the 1960s as 007, through to a challenging reinvention as a unique older actor of stature in the 1980s, Connery's career was a testament to his versatility and talent.

Sir Sean Connery's legacy continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day. His performances on screen have left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, and his impact on the industry will be felt for generations to come.

Weight: 437g
Dimension: 216 x 138 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913538842