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John McTiernan
The Rise and Fall of an Action Movie Icon
by Larry Taylor
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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.
About the Author:
Larry Taylor is an author and film historian. He lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Press Reviews:
• "An engrossing and enjoyable read…get yourself to your local bookstore and pick up your own copy of this fascinating and intriguing look at the life and career of one of the greatest action movie directors of all time."—FanBase Press
• "This book does an incredible job detailing the history of John McTiernan’s work celebrating his many victories and unfortunately his fall from the ranks as one of the most successful film directors in Hollywood."—Manta Ray Pictures
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