Malcolm Mcdowell On Screen Revised Edition

by Chris Wade

From the moment he shot on to the big screen as Alex in A Clockwork Orange, eye lash, bowler hat and cocky swagger, Malcolm McDowell was destined for legendary status. In a career that now stretches 40 years McDowell has proved to be one of the most daring, dynamic, controversial and powerful film actors of all time; he has shocked more people than any other performer, knows no limits and has no fears. From his demented performance in the infamous Caligula, the schoolboy rebel in If..., the insane mobster in Gangster No.1 to the demonic killer in Evilenko, Malcolm has lasted in the film business as a survivor, Hollywoods' head honcho British villain and one of the busiest working actors today. In Malcolm On Screen, Chris Wade examines why the man is so important to the history of film making, exploring his genius with film reviews, revealing facts and an exclusive interview with his son Charlie. Wade hopes to bring attention not only to his early iconic roles but also his more obscure, overlooked work, some of which is excellent. In the past there have been books on Malcolm's two mentors, Stanley Kubrick and Lindsay Anderson, but never one on McDowell himself; until now of course. Malcolm On Screen is a riveting look into the mind and career of one of the true British greats.

200 pages, Paperback

First published August 6, 2009