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The Gangster Movie A-Z

• Author(s): James Mottram,
• Publisher: Batsford
• Pages: 192
• ISBN_10: 0713482761
  ISBN_13: 9780713482768
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Performing Arts / Film / History & Criticism , Performing Arts / Film / Genres / Crime ,

Description:... The gangster movie, one of cinema's classic genres, is experiencing a resurgence. This text focuses on the key and cult films admired by all enthusiasts for the genre. It includes classics such as Scarface(1932 and 1983), Bonnie and Clyde, Get Carter and Pulp Fiction. An introduction traces the history of the genre, and entries on key actors, directors, screenwriters, producers and others. The book is illustrated with rare stills.