Keaney, Michael F.
British Film Noir Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9780786464272
- author:
- Keaney, Michael F.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McFarland
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 269
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 x 0.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Explore the lesser-known side of British cinema with this comprehensive guide to film noir. Michael F. Keaney presents 369 films produced between 1937 and 1964 that embody many of the same filmic qualities as those "black films" made in the United States during the classic film noir era.
This reference work makes a case for the inclusion of British films in the film noir canon, which is often considered an exclusively American inventory. Each film is presented with a quote from the film, title and release date, rating based on a five-star system, production company, director, cinematographer, screenwriter, main performers, and a plot synopsis with author commentary.
The book also includes appendices that categorize films by rating, release date, director, and cinematographer, as well as a noir and non-noir breakdown of the 47 films presented on the Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre, a 1960s British television series shown in the United States. With this guide, you can gain a deeper understanding of the film noir genre and its influence on British cinema.
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