Deming, Richard

Touch of Evil (BFI Film Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781844579495
author:: Deming, Richard
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: BFI Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 104
Dimensions:: 19.05 x 13.72 x 0.76 centimetres
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
Condition:: New
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Touch of Evil: A Study of Orson Welles' Classic Noir Film Richard Deming's in-depth analysis explores the complex relationship between Orson Welles' 1958 film and its source novel, Badge of Evil by Whit Masterson. The study delves into the film's production history and provides a close examination of its key scenes, including the iconic opening sequence. The film's innovative use of camera techniques and its exploration of themes such as corruption and morality are central to Deming's analysis. By tracing the film's development from script to screen, Deming sheds new light on the creative decisions that shaped this influential work of cinema. This book offers a unique perspective on Orson Welles' Touch of Evil, making it an essential read for anyone interested in film studies and the history of American cinema.

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