Gangster Films by Michael Stephens
The conventions of gangster movies have become well known: the gum-chewing moll, the kiss of death, incorruptible G-men and well-dressed gangsters toting machine guns. The genre was first popularized in the silent era and has continued with such contemporary releases as Billy Bathgate and Bugsy. Films, actors, directors, producers, cinematographers, plot devices, themes and more are included in this encyclopedic reference work to gangster films. For people, there are biographical sketches that focus on their work in gangster films. The film entries include year of release, distributor, cast and production credits, and a brief synopsis. Terms are placed in context of the genre, with relevant examples from gangster films given.
Stephens, Michael L.: - Film historian Michael L. Stephens lives in Savannah, Georgia. He has written on cinema and film.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780786400461 |
| ISBN 10 | 0786400463 |
| Title | Gangster Films |
| Author | Michael Stephens |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Mcfarland And Company |
| Year published | 1996-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 377 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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