British Thrillers, 1950-1979

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British Thrillers, 1950-1979

845 Films of Suspense, Mystery, Murder and Espionage

Performing arts Films, cinema Reference works

Author: Franz Antony Clinton

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Language: English

Published by: McFarland

Published on: 26th October 2020

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 449 pages

ISBN: 9781476640679


Introduction

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.

Contents

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.

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