MICKEY SPILLANE ON SCREEN SC
MC FARLAND & COMPANY INC.
MAY121481
(W) Max Allan Collins, James L. Traylor
In the mid-20th century, Mickey Spillane was the sensation of not just mystery fiction but publishing itself. The level of sex and violence in his Mike Hammer thrillers (starting with
I, The Jury in 1947) broke down long-held taboos and engendered a near hysterical critical backlash. Spillane's fiction came to the screen in a series of films that include
Kiss Me Deadly (1955) and
The Girl Hunters (1963) with the author himself playing his private eye. These films, and television series starring Darren McGavin and Stacy Keach respectively, are examined in a lively, knowledgeable fashion by Spillane experts. Included are cast and crew listings, brief biographical entries on key persons, and a lengthy interview with Spillane.
In Shops: Jun 27, 2012
SRP: $45.00