
Sir Michael Caine: The Biography
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Narrated by:
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Andrew Wincott
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By:
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William Hall
About this listen
Born Maurice Micklewhite, son of a Billingsgate fish porter and a charlady, Michael Caine's life has been an extraordinary rollercoaster: from washing dishes and fighting on National Service, to winning two Oscars and being knighted by the Queen.
With more than 80 films to his name, he has starred in some of the classics of modern cinema: as an action anti-hero in Get Carter, a Cockney lothario in Alfie, and a disillusioned alcoholic academic in Educating Rita.
He is an enduring model of British cool. This authorised biography charts the amazing highs and lows in his turbulent ride to fame, fortune, and respect.
©2007 William Hall (P)2009 WF Howes LtdCritic reviews
. From his early life and how he chose his name to his personal relationships ans fils he omplwted in both the start of his career and recent works. It is a rich tapestry but a shame not narrated by the MSN himself.
interesting read
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Not as expected
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There is (in my opinion) over the top emphasis and expression - like the narrator was auditioning for a west-end Shakespearian play any trying out a spoken style range to add excitement and interest. His impersonations were interesting as well and in all the style use detracted from the value of learning more about the life and times of Sir Michael Caine. A disappointment.
I'm sure many will find the narration an added layer of enjoyment, unfortunately I did not.
Interesting narrator
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