Kaufman, Philip 1936-Overview
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Most widely held works about
Philip Kaufman
Most widely held works by
Philip Kaufman
Indiana Jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull
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4 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,973 libraries worldwide Indy tries to outrace a brilliant and beautiful agent for the mystical, all-powerful Crystal Skull of Akator. Teaming up with a rebellious young biker and his spirited love Marion, Indy takes you on a breathtaking, action-packed adventure.
The right stuff
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5 editions published between 1983 and 2003 in English and held by 1,365 libraries worldwide The story of the Air Force test flights by Chuck Yeager that would lead to Project Mercury, which pioneered America's launch into the space race-- and of the seven men chosen to launch the U.S. into space: Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Walter Schirra, Gordon Cooper, and Deke Slayton.
Raiders of the lost ark
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6 editions published between 1981 and 2008 in English and held by 1,279 libraries worldwide Indiana Jones and his feisty ex-flame Marion Ravenwood dodge booby-traps, fight Nazis and stare down snakes in their incredible worldwide quest for the mystical Ark of the Covenant.
The outlaw Josey Wales
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14 editions published between 1976 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,180 libraries worldwide After avenging his family's brutal murder by Union Forces in the Civil War, Missouri farmer Josey Wales is on the lam, pursued by a pack of killers. He travels westward alone, but a ragtag group of outcasts is drawn to him, and Wales can't leave his motley surrogate family unprotected.
The Unbearable lightness of being
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34 editions published between 1987 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,014 libraries worldwide Set in Czechoslovakia in the 1960's, the story revolves around a young doctor who has a way with women and an aversion to politics. He suddenly finds himself caught up in his country's political turmoil and in a crisis of commitment with the women in his life.
Raiders of the lost ark
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19 editions published between 1981 and 2008 in English and German and held by 797 libraries worldwide Indiana Jones is a bullwhip-cracking archaeologist assigned by the U.S. Government to find the mystically empowered Ark of the Convenant before the Nazis can obtain it for their own evil use. Includes an interview with George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and Harrison Ford following the feature film.
Rising sun
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20 editions published between 1993 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 708 libraries worldwide A Los Angeles cop is called in to investigate the murder of a prostitute in the boardroom of a Japanese-owned company, only to discover a "shadow world" of futuristic technology, ancient ways and confusing loyalties.
Twisted
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3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 680 libraries worldwide Detective Jessica Sheppard is on the prowl for a serial killer whose victims have one thing in common - her. Suffering from a series of bizarre blackouts, Sheppard must uncover the killer before her partner pins her as the prime suspect.
The right stuff
by Philip Kaufman
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32 editions published between 1983 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 635 libraries worldwide The true story of Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Walter Schirra, Gordon Cooper, and Deke Slayton - the seven men chosen for the Mercury Project manned space flight program in the U.S.
Quills
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3 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 632 libraries worldwide History's most infamous sexual adventurer lives in a madhouse, where a beautiful laundry maid helps him smuggle his erotic stories to the printer, defying orders from the asylum's priest.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
by Suzanne Weyn
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2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 532 libraries worldwide After barely escaping a Shanghai nightclub brawl, Indiana Jones crash-lands into the wilds of India where he uncovers a scheme that has enslaved a remote village's children. Indy must save the children and avoid becoming a slave to the evil Thuggee cult himself.
Invasion of the body snatchers
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25 editions published between 1978 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 511 libraries worldwide When filmy spores fall from space and take root in San Francisco, the city is beautifully transformed by spectacular and exotic flowers. But these lovely extraterrestrial blossoms have gruesome plans for their earthly admirers. These blossoms are going to slowly clone human bodies and then dispose of the originals.
Invasion of the body snatchers
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3 editions published between 1978 and 1998 in English and held by 400 libraries worldwide Filmy spores fall from space over San Francisco, and the city blossoms with beautiful new flora. People take the flowers home and as they sleep, the plants creep over them, devouring their bodies and stealing their identities--including their emotions, their uniqueness and their souls.
Quills
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17 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in English and Spanish and held by 370 libraries worldwide History's most infamous sexual adventurer lives in a madhouse, where a beautiful laundry maid helps him smuggle his erotic stories to the printer.
Henry & June
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 236 libraries worldwide Explore the relationships between the writers Anaìˆs Nin and Henry Miller, and his wife June in Paris 1931.
Henry & June
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26 editions published between 1990 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 234 libraries worldwide The unconventional American author, Henry Miller, a young Parisian writer, Anais Nin, and Henry's sensual wife, June, forge an unforgettable journey into the uncharted territory of human relationships.
The great Northfield Minnesota raid
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7 editions published between 1971 and 2009 in English and held by 218 libraries worldwide The gangs of Jesse James and Cole Younger join forces for a bungled robbery of the bank in Northfield, Minnesota.
The Wanderers
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18 editions published between 1979 and 2007 in 6 languages and held by 190 libraries worldwide An Italian-American teenage gang prowl the Bronx in 1963 feeling that something is slipping away from them as they are about to graduate high school. This is a rich fabric of comedy and tragedy, fantasy and farce that recalls every mystery and complexity of adolescence. Wonderful '60's soundtrack.
The white dawn
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7 editions published between 1975 and 2004 in English and held by 170 libraries worldwide Based on James Houston's true story. The story of three sailors who are separated from their ship during an Artic hunt for polar bear and walrus. Eskimos save their lives, but one angry sailor brings fear and violence to all.
The outlaw Josey Wales
by Clint Eastwood
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9 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and French and held by 159 libraries worldwide A peaceful farmer turns Confederate renegade to avenge the deaths of his wife and child at the hands of bandits-turned-Union sympathizers. more
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Action and adventure films Adventure and adventurers Archaeological expeditions Archaeologists Ark of the Covenant Astronautics Astronauts Biographical films California--Los Angeles Carter, Forrest Corporations, Japanese Crystals Czechoslovakia Detectives Drama Erotic films Feature films Feature films Fiction Fiction films Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired France Freedom of the press Historical films Horror films Human-alien encounters Indiana Jones films Japanese Jones, Indiana (Fictitious character) Juvenile works Manned space flight Man-woman relationships Outlaws Project Mercury (U.S.) Revenge Sade,--marquis de,--1740-1814 Science fiction films Serial murderers Surgeons Test pilots United States United States.--National Aeronautics and Space Administration Victims of crimes Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Wales, Josey (Fictitious character) Western films Western films Wolfe, Tom
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Alternative Names
Kaufman, Fil 1936-
Kaufman, Filipp 1936-
Kaufman, Phil.
Kaufman, Phil, 1936-
Kaufman, Philip Clarke 1936-
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English
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French (52) German (39) Undetermined (25) Spanish (25) Multiple languages (25) No Linguistic content (19) Czech (4) Basa (2) Chinese (1) Swedish (1) Italian (1) Esperanto (1) Hebrew (1) Covers
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