De Niro A Life

Shawn Levy

eBook - 2014

REMARKABLE BIOGRAPHY OF AN ICON There's little debate that Robert De Niro is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, screen actors of his generation, perhaps of all time. His work, particularly in the first 20 years of his career, is unparalleled. Mean Streets, the Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver, the Deer Hunter, and Raging Bull all dazzled moviegoers and critics alike, displaying a talent the likes of which had rarely—if ever—been seen. De Niro become known for his deep involvement in his characters, assuming that role completely into his own life, resulting in extraordinary, chameleonic performances. Yet little is known about the off-screen De Niro—he is an intensely private man, whose rare public appearances are oft...en marked by inarticulateness and palpable awkwardness. It can be almost painful to watch at times, in powerful contrast to his confident movie personae. In this elegant and compelling...

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Published
Crown
Language
English
Main Author
Shawn Levy
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Kindle Book, OverDrive Read eBook
Kindle Book
ASINB00K4C17BU
Release Date10/28/2014
OverDrive Read eBook
ISBN9780307716804
Release Date10/28/2014