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On the Waterfront, by Budd Schulberg (MG1) - Immortalised on screen by the great Marlon Brando ('I coulda been a contender') this movie adaptation of this classic novel made Oscar history reaping awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor in a Leading Role. The Harder they Fall, by Budd Schulberg (MG2) Another Schulberg classic, crowded with unforgettable characters and a relentless exposé of the fight racket, which was made into a memorable movie featuring Humphrey Bogart as the down-on-his-luck sportswriter.
Alfie, by Bill Naughton (MG5) - This all-time-classic novel became an all-time-classic movie following Sir Michael Caine's brilliant performance as the ultimate womaniser, Alfie, and hit cinemas twice with a more recent remake starring Jude Law. Get Carter by Ted Lewis (MG6) A gritty, violent novel that also starred Sir Michael Caine as the anti-hero Jack Carter - a film that his become something of a cult classic. And on a side note, if The Great Gatsby leaves you wanting a momentary glimpse into the life of famed writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, check out The Disenchanted, by Budd Schulberg... |
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