254 pages Edited by Tony Thomas Foreword by Pauline Kael 28 x 21.6 cm Language: French Paperback Publisher: Henri Veyrier 1974
From the brooding strength of a Midwestern youth to the combustible genius of Hollywood’s golden age, Marlon Brando rewrote the grammar of screen acting. In this illuminating biography, Tony Thomas guides us through Brando’s evolution—from the rebel on stage to the icon who challenged studio conventions and redefined masculinity. He draws on intimate accounts and rare behind-the-scenes material to depict a man whose talent was matched only by his intensity and contradictions. Brando’s magnetic performances and uncompromising spirit emerge in vivid detail, revealing how he became both a cultural milestone and a cultural mirror. This book is more than a film history—it is the portrait of a performer who changed our understanding of what the camera could capture, and left an indelible mark on the art of cinema.
