Description
The "post-classic" era of American gangster films began in 1967 with the release of Bonnie and Clyde, achieving a milestone five years later with the popular and highly influential The Godfather. This historical study explores the structure, myths and intertextual narratives found in the gangster films produced since The Godfather. The intense relationship between masculinity and ethnicity in the gangster film, especially within the movie-generated mythology of the Mafia, is carefully analyzed, and the book tracks the trends in the genre up to and including the landmark HBO television series The Sopranos (1999-2007). A selected filmography is included.
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About the Author
George S. Larke-Walsh is a British academic and lives in the UK.
Reviews
"a welcome addition to the growing literature on films in the gangster and crime genres. Recommended"-Choice; "especially interesting and enlightening...a must"-Rogue Cinema.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786443116
Author George S. Larke-Walsh
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 390g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 15mm
Details
Subtitle: |
Masculinity, Ethnicity and Mobsters from The Godfather to The Sopranos |
Imprint: |
McFarland & Co Inc |
