Shooting Midnight Cowboy by Glenn Frankel
Art, Sex, Loneliness, Liberation, and the Making of a Dark Classic
The book delves into the creation and cultural impact of the groundbreaking 1969 film "Midnight Cowboy," exploring its journey from a controversial novel to an Oscar-winning movie. It examines the challenges faced by the filmmakers, including casting decisions, production hurdles, and the struggle to depict gritty realism in a rapidly changing America. The narrative also highlights the film's influence on Hollywood and its reflection of societal shifts during the late 1960s, offering insights into the artistic and social dynamics that shaped this iconic piece of cinema.
- Published
- 2021
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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