Halliwell’s Film and Video Guide 2000 - Softcover

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John Walker is one of Britain’s leading film experts. His work on updating ‘Halliwell’s Film and Video Guide’ and ‘Who’s Who in the Movies’ has been acclaimed by film buffs and Halliwell fans alike.

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FROM THE CLASSICS OF THE SILVER
SCREEN TO THE LATEST BLCOKBUSTERS,
AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
BREADTH, DETAILS, SUCCINCTNESS,
KNOWLEDGE AND WIT

'Halliwell's Film & Video Guide 'is perennially entertaining, comprehensive and indispensable. The best known of British film guides, 'Haliwell's' Is the undisputed bible for film enthusiasts and trivia buffs – a must have for every movie-goer. Fully revised and updated for the millennium to include hundreds of new films, it is packed full with cast and credit information and pithy comment. It also includes:

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Plot synopses and critical evaluations; video cassette, laser disc and DVD availability; quotes from contemporary reviews; alternative titles and original publicity tags
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Easy-to-follow icons denoting films and suitable for family viewing, Academy Award winners and nominees, soundtrack availability, computer-coloured versions and video format compatibility
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Lists of four-star and three-star films by title and year, and a list of all the Academy Award winners for bets picture and director, best actor and actress, best supporting actor and actress, and best original and adapted screenplays

“By any criteria, there's still no beating Halliwell's”
Empire Magazine

“A Bible for film fans. Tells you all you ever wanted to know about movies . . . and more!”
Women's Realm

“Retains its crown as the king of film guides”
Film Review

“Indispensable”
Variety