Originally arriving in Hollywood to pursue an acting career, James Bridges went on to write and direct such popular films as The Paper Chase, The China Syndrome and Urban Cowboy. This book tells the story of his life and career, helped by 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.

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Had His Mere Touch Made Her Conceive a Child? He was an enchanting stranger… …a dark-eyed drifter so compelling, Bitsy Davis bared her soul, telling him she couldn't have children. Her mesmerizing prince comforted her without so much as a single kiss. But weeks later, Bitsy got shocking news: she was pregnant! Now he had to claim her son…. For years the stranger haunted Bitsy's dreams—until she found him hiding in her hometown. Living under an assumed name, "Ambrose Carpenter" had secretly befriended Bitsy's son. And now Bitsy vowed to deny his astonishing claim—that her son was also his!

Behind the glitter of Hollywood lies a high-powered, multibillion-dollar business whose workings are known only to industry insiders.InThe Movie Business Book,forty of Hollywood's most celebrated producers, directors, screenwriters, agents, lawyers, marketers, distributors, exhibitors, and deal makers reveal the secrets of their trade in personal accounts that are both highly informative and wonderfully entertaining.This new edition -- fully revised and updated for the movie industry of the '90s -- includes such unique perspectives as David Puttnam on producers, Sydney Pollack on directors, Henry Jaglom on independent filmmaking, Mike Medavoy on studio management, Richard Childs on home video, Martin Polon on new technology, and thirty-four more.