Back on May 22, we talked about celebrities who served in the military. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Gene Hackman not only served in the military, but served in the Corps. The Marine Corps. In fact, he used his VA benefits to attend acting school.
Hackman is co-author of three novels: Escape From Andersonville, Justice for None, and Wake of the Perdido Star. And now it's time for his solo book - PAYBACK AT MORNING PEAK. Considering that he won an Academy Award for Clint Eastwood's western, Unforgivien, it is only fitting that he write a western novel. From the Simon and Schuster website,
LIFE, NOT DEATH, DROVE JUBAL YOUNG . . . but memories of his ma and pa, and his beautiful, bright sister are all he has left. Memories of the peaceful days before Jubal stumbled home with his .22, his blood running cold with fear, terror, and anger. When it was over, the homestead was half burned to the ground. Someone had to bury the bodies. Someone had to set things right.
Now, as Jubal rides west into New Mexico, he remembers his family's laughter and love, his pa's wisdom, ma's thick books, and everything that was defiled by a band of drunken renegades towed along by one man's murderous grudge. A reprobate lawman won't believe his story. A soft-hearted mountain man won't survive Jubal's one-man war. And a judge and his beautiful daughter cannot stop Jubal from climbing a peak of blood and madness: for justice, or payback, or something he can live for -- or die for -- redeeming.
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To read the first chapter (or purchase the book), click on this link.
Pocket included SOS Aloha in its blog tour for PAYBACK AT MORNING PEAK. To enter the giveaway,
1. Leave a comment about your favorite role Gene Hackman portrayed or your favorite Western movie, book, and/or author.
2. This giveaway is open to all readers.
3. Comments are open through Saturday, June 11, 12 pm in Tampa. I'll post the winner on Sunday, June 12.
Mahalo,
Kim in Hawaii
Reflecting upon his movies,
The Poseidon Adventure (1972) co-starred with Red Buttons and Ernest Borgnine. Buttons was drafted into the Army Air Corps during WWII. Borgnine joined the Navy in 1935 and was discharged in 1941. He re-enlisted when the US entered WWII, serving four more years as a Gunner's Mate First Class.
A Bridge Too Far (1972) included an ensemble cast of European actors who also served in their country's armed forces: Michael Caine, Sean Connery, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, and Maximilian Schell. The music was scored by John Addison, who served in Operation Market Garden (the focus of the film).
Hackman's movies included Navy movies such as No Way Out (1987), Crimson Tide (1995), and Behind Enemy Lines (2001).
Gene Hackman was in Superman and I really enjoyed this movie.
ReplyDeleteI was very surprised to see that he wrote a book.
Marjorie
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Mr. Hackman,
ReplyDeleteI have been a very, very long time fan. Thank you so very much for sharing your talent with the world. I can't list just one favorite. So here are a few: The French Connection, The Replacements, Bonnie and Clyde, The Royal Tenebaums, The Quick and The Dead.
Artemis
Aloha from Florida!
ReplyDeleteMarjorie, I read that Mr. Hackman retired from Hollywood and now lives in New Mexico. He previously co-wrote at least two other books. Perhaps this is his way of keeping his mind active.
Artemis, Gene Hackman is one of those actors that brought a certain charisma to every movie in which he appears, whether he is a good guy or bad guy. I thank Hachette for including SOS Aloha in his blog tour!
Mahalo,
Kim
Correction to previous commnet - thanks to Pocket for including SOS Aloha in Mr. Hackman's blog tour!
ReplyDeleteKim
I didn't realize Gene Hackman had become an author. I can't think of any favorite Western movies, but my favorite authors who write about cowboys are Beth Williamson, Delilah Devlin and Linda Lael Miller.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite role by Gene was his role in The Royal Tenebaums and Crimson Tide.
ReplyDeleteAs fun as Gene was as Lex Luthor, I still can't forget the look at his face when he let go and fell to his death in "The Poseidon Adventure".
ReplyDeleteThe French Connection was one of my favs as was The Poseidon Adventure,
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Ive heard of some of the movies but i dont think ive seen them. Im not much of a movie person. I do love reading tho. And a few of my favorite authors are Delilah Devlin, Linda Lael Miller and Diana Palmer. Thank you!
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I liked him in the The Poseidon Adventure.
ReplyDeleteI loved Gene Hackman in the above mentioned moves ... plus The Birdcage! I'll never forget his conservative character dressing in drag to escape the press! Mr. Hackman can play such a wide range of roles! I have no doubt his book will be equally entertaining.
ReplyDeleteDorothy
I like Gene in all his movies but Crimson Tide was one of my favs. I have read more of Linda Lael Miller's western than any other author.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win his book. Thanks
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What a great Actor. And to see he has become an Author is so exciting. I loved him in The French Connection, No Way Out and his role in Independence Day with Will Smith.Linda Lael Miller is my #1 Author when it comes to Westerns.What an interesting post. :)
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