Comprehensive guide to cinematic crime's diverse facets.
If you have a fascination with the dark alleys and twisted narratives of crime in cinema, "The BFI Companion To Crime" is your partner in crime-solving. It takes you through a labyrinth of crime subgenres, shedding light on the cultural and historical contexts that shape these stories. Whether you're a film noir aficionado or intrigued by the complexities of fictional criminology, this book could offer you rich insights and hours of captivating reading.
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ISBN: 9780520215382
Authors:
Phil Hardy
Publisher: University of California Press
Date of Publication: 1998-03-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
American History,
Social Issues,
Art and Photography,
History,
European History,
Art History,
World History,
Politics
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 9 readers)
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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 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 Japanese yakuza, 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 is the book for film enthusiasts and anyone interested in the crime genre.
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Comprehensive guide to cinematic crime's diverse facets.
If you have a fascination with the dark alleys and twisted narratives of crime in cinema, "The BFI Companion To Crime" is your partner in crime-solving. It takes you through a labyrinth of crime subgenres, shedding light on the cultural and historical contexts that shape these stories. Whether you're a film noir aficionado or intrigued by the complexities of fictional criminology, this book could offer you rich insights and hours of captivating reading.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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