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John McTiernan is one of the most influential action filmmakers of his generation. Educated at the American Film Institute and influenced by European cinematic style, he made his name with a trio of groundbreaking action films--Predator, Die Hard and The Hunt for Red October.

His later output was a mixture of successes and failures, including Last Action Hero, one of the most colossal misfires in Hollywood history. His career and personal life unravelled when he was indicted and briefly imprisoned for involvement in a wiretapping scandal.

Drawing on extensive research, the author covers McTiernan''s tumultuous life and career, from his early triumphs through his extensive legal battles and his multiple attempts at a comeback.

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/3/2018 12:07:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781476673165, 978-1476673165
      ISBN10: 1476673160

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      John McTiernan is one of the most influential action filmmakers of his generation. Educated at the American Film Institute and influenced by European cinematic style, he made his name with a trio of groundbreaking action films--Predator, Die Hard and The Hunt for Red October.

      His later output was a mixture of successes and failures, including Last Action Hero, one of the most colossal misfires in Hollywood history. His career and personal life unravelled when he was indicted and briefly imprisoned for involvement in a wiretapping scandal.

      Drawing on extensive research, the author covers McTiernan''s tumultuous life and career, from his early triumphs through his extensive legal battles and his multiple attempts at a comeback.

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