<p> Originally arriving in Hollywood to pursue an acting career James Bridges went on to write and direct such popular films as <I>The Paper Chase The China Syndrome</I> and <I>Urban Cowboy</I>. This book tells the story of his life and career helped by new interviews with friends and collaborators; it also offers a detailed analysis of each of Bridges' eight feature films including his lesser-known cult classics <I>September 30 1955</I> and <I>Mike's Murder</I>.</p>