Lee Van Cleef: A Biographical, Film and Television Reference

by Mike Malloy

From 1952 through 1989, Lee Van Cleef made over 80 films for studios around the world. He also starred in the 1984 television series The Master . Though he played a variety of roles, he is best remembered for his work in Westerns. Film-by-film and show-by-show, this work fully details Van Cleef's career. Each movie entry includes cast and credits, studio, running times, year of release, a plot synopsis and an overview of Van Cleef's role. The background of the ABC series The Master is then given, followed by an episode guide that provides airdate, cast and credits, a synopsis and commentary. Comprehensive information on Van Cleef's other appearances in television concludes the work.

196 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1998

Reviews

[Noah Soudrette · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short and sweet biography of one of my favorite actors followed by a competent and thorough filmography. Recommended to all spaghetti western fans.

[Jordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was hoping for a little more in the biographical section but considering that there probably won't be another book about LVC, I'm reluctant to complain.

The rest of the book is a A-Z listing of his films (though I wished it was set up chronologically instead of alphabetically) that's more useful than using IMDB.

Each entry gives all the production info, a synopsis, a review, and Lee Van Cleef's role/performance in the movie.

If you are a Lee Van Cleef fan, obviously this is a must-own reference book. If you're not a Lee Van Cleef fan, you may not find it as entertaining (which is your loss).

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