Peter Cushing: The Gentle Man of Horror and His 91 Films

by Deborah Del Vecchio, Tom Johnson

From his film debut in The Man in the Iron Mask (1939) through Biggles (1985), the career and the movies of Peter Cushing, known as "the gentle man of horror," are examined. Using interviews and extensive personal correspondence, the authors provide Cushing’s own views on many of his 91 films. A plot synopsis for each film is followed by production and cast credits, year produced and alternate titles. Also included are contemporary reviews of Cushing’s work.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction

485 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1992

Reviews

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very comprehensive book on Cushing’s life through the lens of all his movie roles some of which are listed as lost. His roles as Dr. Van Helsing and Victor in the Hammer Dracula and Frankenstein films stand out to me as did seeing him on the silver screen as Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars as a child in 1977. Not only did was he a great actor who gave every role 120%, but from what everyone said about him he was a generous, humble, and kind man.

[Noah Soudrette · Rating 5 out of 5]

A required book for all fans of one of the greatest actors of all time. Each book in looked at very closely and no book on Cushing has ever come close to this one in terms of completion and depth.