| British Thrillers, 1950-1979: 845 Films of Suspense, Mystery, Murder and Espionage Contributor(s): Clinton, Franz Antony (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786410329 ISBN-13: 9780786410323 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $74.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Reference - Performing Arts | Film - General |
| Dewey: 791.436 |
| LCCN: 2020036769 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.9" W x 10" (1.85 lbs) 449 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The three decades following WWII are considered the golden age of the British thriller film. Newer characters like James Bond, along with established icons such as Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple and The Saint, all contributed to the era's bountiful array of cinematic mystery, danger, excitement and suspense. For the first time, the extensive output of British thrillers from 1950 to 1979 is covered in one volume. Themed chapters cover a total of 845 films including spy thrillers, mystery thrillers, psychological thrillers, action-adventure thrillers, and crime thrillers. Within these chapters, films appear chronologically, each with a synopsis/review. Additional information provided for each film includes production companies and alternate British and U.S. titles, and the work includes eight useful appendices. |