British Thrillers, 1950-1979 - by Franz Antony Clinton (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"The three decades following WWII are considered the golden age of the British thriller film, when characters like James Bond provided audiences with a whole new world of mystery, danger, excitement and suspense. For the first time, the extensive output of British thrillers from 1950 to 1979 is covered in one volume-a detailed reference suitable for film scholars and casual browsing. Themed chapters cover a total of 845 films including spy thrillers, mystery thrillers, psychological thrillers, action-adventure thrillers, and crime thrillers. Within these chapters, films appear chronologically, each with a synopsis/review. Additional information provided for each film includes production companies and alternate British and US titles, and the work includes eight useful appendices"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The three decades following WWII are considered the golden age of the British thriller film. Newer characters like James Bond, along with established icons such as Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple and The Saint, all contributed to the era's bountiful array of cinematic mystery, danger, excitement and suspense. For the first time, the extensive output of British thrillers from 1950 to 1979 is covered in one volume. Themed chapters cover a total of 845 films including spy thrillers, mystery thrillers, psychological thrillers, action-adventure thrillers, and crime thrillers. Within these chapters, films appear chronologically, each with a synopsis/review. Additional information provided for each film includes production companies and alternate British and U.S. titles, and the work includes eight useful appendices.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A well-researched and comprehensive guide for film students and movie mavens alike."--<i>Library Journal</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Franz Antony Clinton</b> is a London-based Anglo-Spanish professional flamenco guitarist. He has contributed to movie websites and guitar journals.
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