Jack Hawkins was the living embodiment of British ruggedness, resilience, humour, uprightness, and compassion on and off the screen. 'The Cruel Sea', 'Bridge on the River Kwai', 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Zulu', 'Mandy' and 'Ben-Hur' were just a few of the scores of films which made him a top star. He built his fame not only on his acting ability, but also on his image as a symbol of British pluck and determination. His voice was unmistakable, with its whisky resonance, and deep reserve of authority. As Sir Michael Parkinson remarked, 'He was a formidable presence in the British film industry and later became one of those trustworthy film stars who an audience loved because he made them believe that everyone was as decent and brave as Jack Hawkins.' He fought some courageous screen battles, but his bravest fight came when throat cancer threatened his career. This is the definitive biography of one of the most iconic and enduring legends of British cinema, whose major presence in film, television, and theatre lasted throughout the twentieth century. With contributions from Virginia MacKenna, Peter McEnery, Derren Nesbitt, Michael Jayston and many others.

About the Author
Writer and broadcaster Nathan Morley is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including 'The Rise and Fall of Erich Honecker', 'Holidays with Hitler', 'Radio Hitler: Nazi Airwaves in the Second World War', and 'Disney's British Gentleman: The Life and Career of David Tomlinson'. As a journalist, he has written for the 'Daily Express', Deutsche Welle, Voice of America, ORF, CyBC TV, CBC, 'Crux', 'Catholic Herald', and Vatican Radio. He is a member of the Royal Historical Society and a recipient of a New York Radio Festivals award. He lives in the Troodos Mountains, above Limassol in Cyprus.


Book Information
ISBN 9781781559178
Author Nathan Morley
Format Hardback
Page Count 196
Imprint Fonthill Media Ltd
Publisher Fonthill Media Ltd
Weight(grams) 441g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 19mm