In the mid-20th century, Mickey Spillane was the sensation of not
just mystery fiction but publishing itself. The level of sex and
violence in his Mike Hammer thrillers (starting with I, The Jury in
1947) broke down long-held taboos and engendered a near hysterical
critical backlash. Nonetheless, Spillane's influence has been
felt--reflections of Hammer are visible in nearly every subsequent
tough guy of fiction and film, including James Bond, Dirty Harry,
Shaft, Billy Jack, and Jack Bauer. Spillane's fiction came to the
screen in a series of films that include Kiss Me Deadly (1955) and
The Girl Hunters (1963) with the author himself playing his private
eye. These films, and television series starring Darren McGavin and
Stacy Keach respectively, are examined in a lively, knowledgeable
fashion by Spillane experts. Included are cast and crew listings,
brief biographical entries on key persons, and a lengthy interview
with Spillane.
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