Lost Decade, The: Altman, Coppola, Friedkin and the Hollywood Renaissance Auteur in the 1980s 1501394452, 9781501394454

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Provides an analysis of Hollywood from a fresh viewpoint that shows the careers of Robert Altman, Francis Coppola, Willi

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