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George Raft's impressive career in show business established him as a quintessential movie mobster, known for his tough and believable performances. His roles in iconic films such as Scarface, Each Dawn I Die, Invisible Stripes, Rogue Cop, and Some Like It Hot captivated audiences, often leading them to perceive him as the real deal rather than just an actor. Raft's ability to embody the essence of his characters left a lasting impact on the portrayal of gangsters in cinema.
Russell Crowe has been compared to Marlon Brando, Errol Flynn, Spencer Tracy and Humphrey Bogart. He demonstrates a versatility as an actor rarely seen among today's generation of Hollywood stars. His cast of memorable characters ranges from the raw physicality of the Roman general Maximus in Gladiator or the skinhead Hando in Romper Stomper to the psychological complexity of the brilliant but mentally ill mathematician John Nash in A Beautiful Mind. Crowe's climb to the top of Hollywood's A-list has been a tough one, made all the more difficult by his feisty temperament and a cocky--some say arrogant--self-confidence. His off-screen brawls and romantic dalliances have made headlines as often as his Oscar-winning performances. This biography reveals the larger-than-life personality that fuels both the fiercely dedicated actor and the Australian bad boy--a personality that has taken Russell Crowe from a one-time rock 'n roll wannabe Down Under to his status today as a true Hollywood superstar.
The smoke had barely cleared from the booze-fueled gun battles of Prohibition and the Roaring 20s when a new breed of gangster stepped onto the American stage. Unlike the slick mobsters of New York and Chicago, the new outlaws were often born from the hunger and desperation of the Great Depression. These back-road bandits emerged from the farmlands of Indiana, Oklahoma and Texas to launch wild and daring crime sprees that captured the imagination of the nation. In Dustbowl Desperadoes you'll enjoy a rogue's gallery of bad guys and diabolical dolls, from bank robber John Dillinger to criminal mastermind Ma Barker to the star-crossed duo Bonnie and Clyde.
Johnny Depp--Hollywood bad boy? Rebel? Or simply misunderstood. His name and photo have been on the covers of the major entertainment 'zines and the tabloids for both his powerful portrayals and his eccentric exploits. After making his film debut in A Nightmare on Elm Street, he shot into the hearts of the teen population in 1987 as Detective Tommy Hanson in the hit TV series 21 Jump Street. Never feeling comfortable with the teen idol mantle, he's since been very choosy about the roles he has accepted. From Cry-Baby to Captain Jack Sparrow, Depp puts an indelible stamp on the characters he portrays, and his performances have often been singled out. Stone Wallace shows us a singularly sensitive man, who is passionate about his work, is selective about the films he puts his name to and fiercely guards his family and his private life. Johnny came from nothing to become one of the most sought-after names in Tinseltown, as well as a loving husband and father who is completely over the moon about his wife and children.
Stone WallaceChance Gambel is a Witness Seeker, searching for witnesses to crimes who might testify in trials held in the frontier territories of the Southwest, circa 1885. He teams with a Mexican named Francisco Velasquez to search for the vicious gang leader Silvano Ramos, who brutally murdered Francisco's sister. But Chance is unsure: is Francisco friend or foe?
He had hoped that his days as a witness seeker were behind him. But Chance Gamble once more is forced to return to his trade when the cruel actions of a wealthy and ruthless rancher result in a campaign of terror and violence executed by a vengeful, disfigured Comanche who calls himself Johnny Scarface, a formidable adversary who attacks swiftly, cunningly, and without mercy. Tensions arise within the small posse as they ride a treacherous trail and track a killer who may also be stalking them, and who has the panther-like skill to strike suddenly, without warning.
Backcover: Center Point Large Print Edition Western.
When the remnants of a ruthless outlaw gang invade the home Montana Dawn shares with her husband, she finds herself attracted to their dangerous, exciting life.
In this exciting blend of action, suspense, and romance set in the Old West, a girl known as Denim Ryder rides into the town of Prosperity with a dark purpose: to exact revenge on the man who years before had betrayed her parents to the Apaches. The man she seeks is Brock Donovan, a powerful and ruthless landowner who has built his empire with the blood of the victims of his ambition. In the male-dominated town of Prosperity, the independent and free-spirited Denim meets with suspicion and hostility. While single-minded in the pursuit of her own brand of justice, Denim develops an unexpected interest in notorious gunman Ben Straker, whom Brock Donovan has secretly hired to kill the girl. As events turn treacherous, Denim finds support in George Merrell, a former gunslinger-turned-pacifist farmer, and Merrell's loyal friend Luther "Lucky" Grace. Merrell is determined to stay Denim from her deadly course of vengeance...while at the same time coming to realize the depth of his own affection for the girl. But when Donovan's brutal ranch hands force a showdown, a final confrontation between Denim Ryder and her quarry becomes inevitable--with only one left to survive!