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Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. A director who is uncompromising and willing to fight his corner, Mike Hodges has made films over the last three decades that mark him out as a rare and unusual talent. His work includes the crime dramas Get Carter, Croupier, and Pulp, the science-fiction films Flash Gordon and The Terminal Man, and even the comedy Morons from Outer Space. Though hardly prolific—just 8 feature films in 30 years—Mike Hodges makes fascinating movies that just won't go away. As well as an introductory essay, in this book Hodges' film and television work is reviewed and analyzed. There is also an article looking at the impact and continuing influence of Get Carter and a section listing any other information about Hodges and his films.