Film Noir Guide
745 Films of the Classic Era, 1940-1959 (livre en anglais)
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Description de l'ouvrage :
More than 700 films from the classic period of film noir (1940 to 1959) are presented in this exhaustive reference book--such films as The Accused, Among the Living, The Asphalt Jungle, Baby Face Nelson, Bait, The Beat Generation, Crossfire, Dark Passage, I Walk Alone, The Las Vegas Story, The Naked City, Strangers on a Train, White Heat, and The Window. For each film, the following information is provided: the title, release date, main performers, screenwriter(s), director(s), type of noir, thematic content, a rating based on the five-star system, and a plot synopsis that does not reveal the ending.
À propos de l'auteur :
Michael F. Keaney is a fan of classic movies and the author of two McFarland books about film noir.
Revue de Presse :
"recommend[ed]…a good film noir volume…memorable quotes…a terrific reference"—Classic Images
"a worthy addition"—Booklist
"engaging…suitable for both scholars and fans…informative…highly recommended"—Choice
"monumental"—Against the Grain
"Keaney’s enthusiasm for the material is evident"—College & Research Libraries
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