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The Making of Slap Shot: Behind the Scenes of the Greatest Hockey Movie
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- ISBN
- 9781118096499
- Book Title
- Making of Slap Shot : Behind the Scenes of the Greatest Hockey Movie Ever Made
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Item Length
- 8.9 in
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Genre
- Sports & Recreation, Performing Arts
- Topic
- Film / General, Hockey
- Item Weight
- 17.3 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.9 in
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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How a movie about minor league hockey became a box office hit--and an international cult classicEven thirty-odd years after Slap Shot's release, diehard hockey fans can still recite scenes of dialogue by heart, making lines like putting on the foil just common argot for the devoted. Yet many may be surprised to learn that the true story behind the making of the film is as captivating as the film itself. In The Making of Slap Shot, veteran sports writer Jonathon Jackson lets fans not only relive just how the film was made, but brings to light a number of little-known facts about the genesis and production of this sports classic.With access to those involved in the making of the film, the author brings to life some of the magic behind the creation of memorable scenes and characters, especially the Charlestown Chiefs, one of the most popular fictional sports teams in history.Based on interviews with over 50 cast members, production staff, and anyone of note involved in the film's creationDetails little known facts (including how Al Pacino was the first choice for the role of Reggie Dunlop) and how almost every scene--even the absurd and unbelievable ones--depicts a real life eventJackson is a veteran journalist whose work has appeared in The Hockey News, the Montreal Gazette, the Ottawa Citizen and many other publicationsDestined to be a collectible and keepsake (along with the jerseys, bobbleheads, and other paraphernalia associated with the film), The Making of Slap Shot is a must for fans eager to learn the colourful backstory of this surprising film classic.
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Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1118096495
ISBN-13
9781118096499
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109051342
Product Key Features
Book Title
Making of Slap Shot : Behind the Scenes of the Greatest Hockey Movie Ever Made
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Film / General, Hockey
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Performing Arts
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
17.3 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
791.43/72
Copyright Date
2010
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