The Filmgoer's Companion, now published as ''Halliwell's Who's Who in the Movies'', is an encyclopedic reference of film
actors, film technicians (cameramen, editors, score composers, and the many other specialist required to make a movie),
directors and
producers who have produced or performed in the cinema. The format is a brief biographic introduction, followed by a list of films that they have association. It was originally written by
Leslie Halliwell, but since his death in 1989, it has been edited by John Walker.
The second half of the book contains information on film themes and genres, a listing of production companies and
film studios, a glossary, and some
movie awards.
The first edition, published in 1965, included an introduction by
Alfred Hitchcock
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980) was an English filmmaker. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 featur ...
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Latest edition
The 4th edition of ''Halliwell's Who's Who in the Movies'' (i.e. the 16th edition of ''The Filmgoer's Companion'') (2006) () contains 656 pages.
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