One of the most original, rebellious, and idiosyncratic directors in the American cinema, Nicholas Ray lived and worked with an intensity equal to that of his films. Best known for his direction of James Dean in
Rebel Without a Cause
(1955), he is also well regarded for his cult western
Johnny Guitar
(1954), and such prestigious
noir
classics as
On Dangerous Ground
(1951).
I Was Interrupted
offers a provocative selection of the filmmaker's writings, lectures, interviews, and more.