It's been a long journey for Maurice Micklewhite - born with rickets in London's
poverty-stricken Elephant & Castle - to the bright lights of Hollywood. With a
glittering career spanning more than five decades and starring roles which have
earned him two Oscars, a knighthood, and an iconic place in the Hollywood panthe
on, the man now known to us as Michael Caine looks back over it all. Funny, warm
, honest, Caine brings us his insider's view of Hollywood (where there's neither
holly nor woods).
He recalls the films, the legendary stars, the off-screen
moments with a gift for story-telling only equalled by David Niven. Hollywood ha
s been his home and his playground. But England is where his heart lies.
And
where he blames the French for the abundance of snails in his garden. A plaque n
ow celebrates him at the Elephant in London. His handprint is one of only 200 si
nce 1927 to decorate the hallowed pavement outside that mecca of Hollywood stars
, Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
A very British star, The Elephant to Hollywood i
s the remarkable full circle of Michael Caine's life.
