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British Crime Film Subverting the Social Order

British Crime Film Subverting the Social Order

Description

Presenting a social history of British crime film, this book focuses on the strategies used in order to address more radical notions surrounding class, politics, sex, delinquency, violence and censorship. Spanning post-war crime cinema to present-day "Mockney" productions, it contextualizes the films and identifies important and neglected works.

Keywords

Performing ArtsFilmTelevisionHistory & CriticismPhotographyTechniquesCinematography & Videography

2012Book

Author(s)Barry Forshaw

PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK

ISBN9780230303706

LanguageEnglish

SpringerLink Book

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