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British Film Noir Guide
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This work presents 369 British 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 the British films in the film noir canon, which is still considered by some to be an exclusively American inventory. In the book’s main section, the following information is presented for each film: a quote from the film; the title and release date; a rating based on the five-star system; the production company, director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and main performers; and a plot synopsis with author commentary. Appendices categorize films by rating, release date, director and cinematographer and also provide a noir and non-noir breakdown of the 47 films presented on the Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre, a 1960s British television series that was also shown in the United States.
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| Publisher | McFarland & Co, Illustrated edition (15 Mar. 2011) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 269 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0786464275 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0786464272 |
| Dimensions | 17.78 x 1.37 x 25.4 cm |
by Keith Parkinson
I realize it is difficult to precisely define a Film Noir but I feel some of the films included in the guide do not fit the general viewers definition of that genre.
by Richard Thomas
If you are contemplating buying this, you should know in advance that it consists of a series solely of detailed synopses of the selected films. If you are expecting an analysis or appreciation of the film, or even interesting facts and anecdotes, you will be hugely disappointed. This is not to knock Michael Keaney’s work. It’s just that it’s not what you might expect.