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This dramatic account weaves together the rich and complex life of the celebrated and controversial film director, Holocaust survivor, and exile, based on a wealth of sources and new material.
Acclaimed biographer Sandford draws on dozens of interviews with actors who have worked with Polanski, as well as previously sealed transcripts of his criminal hearings, testimony before the California grand jury following the accusations that led to his exile, and personal reflections on the murders of Sharon Tate and other friends of the couple. Polanski’s films from 1962 to 2005 are contextualized within his life, including such highlights as Rosemary’s Baby, Chinatown, and the Oscar-winning The Pianist.
Roman Polanski turns 75 in 2008, and his work, with two upcoming feature films including the political thriller Ghost, continues to receive more and more attention. Sandford's fascinating biography illuminates the life and work of one of the most important careers in modern cinema.
"Celebrity biographer Sandford...only scratches the surface of one of cinema's most controversial figures." - Publishers Weekly.
"Sandford's obvious knowledge and critical estimation of Polanski's work conveys a tough but appealing fairness " - Library Journal.
"Engrossing, lucid presentation of a uniquely complicated and productive life." - Kirkus Reviews.
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