Alan Clarke

by Richard Kelly

A study of the life and work of Alan Clarke, maker of bleak and brutal films - mostly for television - who was among the film-makers who came to the fore out of the BBC in the 1960s and 1970s. His films include "Scum", which was remade for the cinema after being banned by the BBC.

Genres: Film

272 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1998

Reviews

[Aaron]

$%&£ necessary biography of one of England's most noble (and ruthless) film-makers. His movies cut through so much of the kitchen-sink indulgences still surviving Brit cinema in the 70s, and gave birth to remarkable casts of young actors--Gary Oldman in his prime. Very proud to own this one.

[Mark]

Great subject and one of the most underrated artists and directors. Clarke was a witty, charismatic and innovative filmmaker just hitting his prime when he was taken too young.