Brando

The Biography

by Peter Manso

ISBN: 0786860634
ISBN-13: 9780786860630
Format: Hardcover

Summary

A biography of Marlon Brando, based on eight years of research and more than 750 interviews. Brando did not want to see this book published, as it delves into the details of his childhood as the son of alcoholics, his notorious behavior during his early theater career, his expulsion from the military, his reputation as a womanizer, and the murder trial of his son, Christian.

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"A well-researched and well-written account of an actor who not only was often better than his films, but who also seemed to force the films into submission."

-- Good Book Guide

Bibliographic Details

Publisher: Hyperion Books
Published date: 1994
Size: 6.5 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 4 pounds

Publisher's Notes

Using information gathered from seven years of research and hundreds of interviews, a respected biographer offers an insightful and revealing look at the troubled and fabled life of Marlon Brando, one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

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Hardcover - Hyperion Books (1994) - from $1.00
Paperback - Hyperion Books (1995) - from $3.78

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