First published 1995
Truman Capote's legendary 1957 profile of Marlon Brando lays bare the reclusive actor's complex psyche. Through intimate interviews and 87 stunning photos, this candid biography charts Brando's meteoric rise to fame and the enigmatic persona he embodied on and off screen. From his breakout roles in A Streetcar Named Desire and The Wild One to iconic performances in The Godfather and Last Tango in Paris, Brando's legendary talent and tortured private life are vividly brought to life. At the heart of this unforgettable portrait lies the man behind the myth - a sensitive, troubled soul yearning for authenticity in a superficial world.
Genres: biography, non-fiction, film
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: celebrity, rags-to-riches
Period: 1957
184 pages · Hardcover · Stewart, Tabori & Chang