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Joseph McBride is a writer and actor, known for Blood & Guts (1978), Cannonball! (1976) and Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979). See full bio »

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Known For

Blood & Guts
Blood & Guts Writer
(1978)
Cannonball!
Cannonball! Reporter at Finish Line
(1976)
Rock 'n' Roll High School
Rock 'n' Roll High School Writer
(1979)
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Lillian Gish
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Lillian Gish Writer
(1984)
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 1983 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to John Huston (TV Special) (written by)
 1982 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Frank Capra (TV Special documentary) (written by)
 1982 Let Poland Be Poland (TV Movie documentary) (written by)
 1980 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to James Stewart (TV Special documentary) (written by)
 1979 Rock 'n' Roll High School (screenplay by)
 1978 Blood & Guts (original story by) / (screenplay)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Biography (with Michael Wilmington): "John Ford". See more »

Alternate Names:

Joe McBride | Joseph P. McBride
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Personal Quote:

[on "Citizen Kane"]: Kane" is ostensibly an attempt to resolve the complexities of a legendary man's character - it unfolds as a search for the meaning of his dying word, 'Rosebud' - but it is actually a piece of prestidigitation which makes the character disappear behind a flourish of artifice and mystery. See more »

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He has published biographies of John Ford, Frank Capra and Steven Spielberg, as well as several books covering various aspects of the career and life of Orson Welles. See more »
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