British Crime Cinema

You must be logged in to access this title.

Sign up now

Already a member? Log in

Synopsis

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 discusses an abundance of films including:* acclaimed recent crime films such as Shallow Grave, Shopping, and Face.* early classics like They Made Me A Fugitive* acknowledged classics such as Brighton Rock and The Long Good Friday* 50s seminal works including The Lavender Hill Mob and The Ladykillers.

Book details

Series:
British Popular Cinema
Author:
Steve Chibnall, Robert Murphy
ISBN:
9781134702695
Related ISBNs:
9780203979914, 9780415168694, 9780415168694, 9780415168700, 9780415168700
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-06-20
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1999
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Art and Architecture, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Social Studies