Sal Mineo A Biography |
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| Author:
| Michaud, Michael Gregg |
| ISBN: | 978-0-307-71667-5 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2011 |
| Publisher: | The Crown Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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One of the hottest stars of the 1950s, Sal Mineo shot to fame for his Academy Award winning role in Rebel Without a Cause. Sultry and dark-eyed, he was a darling of Hollywood. His life off-stage was just as exhilarating - fast cars, famous friends and some of the most beautiful actresses on his arm. But a series of professional missteps and a tumultuous personal life, including a struggle with his homosexuality, reversed his fortunes. On the cusp of his successful reinvention, he was...
More DescriptionOne of the hottest stars of the 1950s, Sal Mineo shot to fame for his Academy Award winning role in Rebel Without a Cause. Sultry and dark-eyed, he was a darling of Hollywood. His life off-stage was just as exhilarating - fast cars, famous friends and some of the most beautiful actresses on his arm. But a series of professional missteps and a tumultuous personal life, including a struggle with his homosexuality, reversed his fortunes. On the cusp of his successful reinvention, he was tragically murdered by a stranger. For the first time, his exceptional life is put into words.