This thoroughly revised and updated tenth edition of "Halliwell's Filmgoer's and Video Viewer's Companion" contains thousands of entries providing a wealth of information on American, British, and European actors, directors and writers, as well as synopses of major films and definitions of terms used in the film industry. It's all here -- everything you'd ever want to know about the people who make movies, and more: Personal data on actors past and present, including their real names Academy Award winners and nominees Dates when films were completed and first shown Titles of films as they are known in their country of origin Complete filmographies for many actors Plus Entertaining quotations from actors, directors and critics from around the world Hundreds of individual entries on popular film themes, from automobiles and baseball to volcanoes and zombies The Halliwell "rosette," awarded for significant work in the cinema world to people with remarkable talents And much more. The ultimate reference book for people who love movies, this new edition of "Halliwell's Filmgoer's and Video Viewer's Companion" is a fun, fact-filled compendium that fans will find harder than ever to put down.