This is the first substantial study of British cinema's most neglected genre. Bringing together original work from some of the leading writers on British popular film, this book includes interviews with key directors Mike Hodges (Get Carter) and Donald Cammel (Performance). It d…
by Murphy, Robert, Chibnall, Steve
fromBritish popular cinema series
by Murphy, Robert, Chibnall, Steve
fromBritish popular cinema series
by Murphy, Robert, Chibnall, Steve
fromBritish popular cinema series
British Crime Cinema follows the progress of the crime film from its first flourishing during the black market Britain of the 1940s, through the 50s classics, to the resurgence of the gangster cult movie in the late sixties, & current incarnations.
Annotation
"Part of the 'Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts' series, this work features brief essays, ranging from half a page to upwards of five pages, covering the lively and innovative record of British film art, production, and industry. The volume opens with a useful c…