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Zardos Speaks To You: How a Classic Movie was Created, Died, and was Born Again by Roger Mitchell
Deliverance director John Boorman's 1974 film Zardoz is science fiction at its wildest, from Sean Connery's scarlet manki-clad, Zapata mustached "hero" to a hodgepodge of cinematic concepts encompassing surviving the apocalyptic end of civilization, genetic manipulation, artificial intelligence, psychic power, space travel, and a myriad of other equally bizarre premises.
The movie originated after Boorman failed in his attempt to bring Tolkein's ambitious The Lord of the Rings to the screen. Inspired by the Tolkein classic, he and his collaborator William Stair set about creating their own strange, futuristic world that became the basis for Zardoz .
Sean Connery accepted the lead role of Zed in an attempt to reinvent himself after his strong but limiting identification with James Bond, which precluded his being offered more varied and challenging parts. His co-star is the popular English actress Charlotte Rampling who accepted the role of Consuelo, regarding the movie as "poetry". Unfortunately both players are ultimately defeated by the complex and confusing storyline.
While visually stunning, Zardoz was neither a commercial nor critical success, with many reviewers failing to understand the director's analogies and philosophical statements, and leaving theater patrons perplexed and dissatisfied.
Roger Mitchell's book explores the fascinating origins of Zardoz along with detailing the film's often troubled production history and its aftermath, from its initial failure on release to its rediscovery as a cult favorite. Included are exclusive interviews and unseen photographs, designs and storyboards. All you ever wanted to learn about Zardoz - and more!
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