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| Author | Robert Rodriguez |
|---|---|
| Genre | Movie direction and production |
| Published | 1995 |
| Publisher | Plume |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Paperback |
| Pages | 285 |
| ISBN | 978-0452271876 |
Rebel Without a Crew (subtitle: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker with $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player) is a 1995 non-fiction book by Robert Rodriguez. The book chronicles the origin, production and eventual success of Rodriguez's debut feature, a 1992 crime thriller called El Mariachi.
Later editions of the book also feature one of Rodriguez's tutorials on low-budget filmmaking (Ten Minute Film School) and the screenplay to El Mariachi.
Influence
Considered one of the best books on filmmaking and is considered an inspiration to many independent filmmakers.
Film adaptation
A section of the book was loosely adapted by Rodriguez himself as the 2019 film Red 11.
References
- Robert Rodriguez (1995). Rebel Without a Crew. New York: Dutton Books, Plume. pp. 6–11. ISBN 9780452271876. OCLC 155845528. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
- Robert Rodriguez (1996). "Contents: Appendix 1 & Appendix 2". Rebel Without a Crew. New York: Plume. pp. 197–287. ISBN 9780452271876. OCLC 155845528. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
- "Read the 20 Best Books on Filmmaking for 2022 | No Film School". nofilmschool.com. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 27, 2020). "Robert Rodriguez Thriller 'Red 11' & 'Film School' Docu-Series To Stream On Tubi – Sundance". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
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