An unusually brilliant generation of film-makers emerged from British television drama in the 1960-70s - none more formidable than Alan Clarke. Yet Clarke enjoyed only a vague renown among the public; even though some of his most incendiary productions - Scum; The Firm; Made in Britain - attracted great controversy. But he was greatly admired by his fellow professionals: He became the best of all of us; Stephen Frears observed after Clarkes untimely death in 1990.In his work Clarke explored working-class lives and left-wing themes with unflinching directness and humour. He forged alliances with gifted writers and producers; and his facility for encouraging stunning performaces (from Gary Oldman; Tim Roth; Ray Winstone) made him a hero amongst actors. As a man; Clarkes wit; vigour and generosity were legendary. Yet he retained a privacy which made him enigmatic and imbued his work with much of its austere radiance. This volume is a tribute to Clarke; made out of the thoughts and memories of those who worked with him and knew him best; and includes a celebatory essay by eminent critic; David Thomson.
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