The Films of Sidney Poitier
- ISBN-10
- 0806506121
- ISBN-13
- 9780806506128
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts
- Pages
- 222
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1978
- Publisher
- Citadel Press
- Author
- Alvin H. Marill
Description
Synopses and stills from each of Poitier's films are accompanied by a brief biography and a look at his performances on stage and television
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