The Bfi Companion to Crime - Brossura

British Film Institute. African & Caribbean Unit

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0520215389 ISBN 13: 9780520215382

Casa editrice: Univ of California Pr, 1998

Riassunto

Robbers, gangsters, murderers, and criminals of every description have long been a staple of popular entertainment. Movies are no exception, and film buffs and scholars alike now have a complete guide to the vast array of films that make up the fascinating world of crime cinema. The BFI Companion to Crime offers detailed information on the sub-genres and motifs of movies dealing with criminals and their behavior: prison dramas, heist stories, kidnappings, the exploits of serial killers, juvenile delinquents, and hired guns. Phil Hardy also includes articles on the historical and social background of crime movies. The Mafia, the Japaneseyakuza, the FBI, and the underworld of union rackets, prostitution, and drugs are some of the topics covered. Fictional characters such as Sherlock Holmes, Inspector Maigret, Philip Marlow, and Pretty Boy Floyd appear in these pages, along with the literary sources of many crime films. The works of Graham Greene, Dashiell Hammett, Mickey Spillane, and Eric Ambler are among those featured. Abundantly illustrated with more than 500 photographs, this isthe book for film enthusiasts and anyone interested in the crime genre.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Phil Hardy has edited many reference books on popular cinema. He is also an authority on popular music and is co-editor ofThe Faber Companion to 20th Century Popular Music.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Univ of California Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0520215389
• ISBN 13: 9780520215382
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 352
• Redattore: Hardy Phil