Italian Crime Filmography, 1968-1980 - Softcover

Curti, Roberto

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786469765 ISBN 13: 9780786469765

Publisher: McFarland & Company, 2013

Synopsis

In 1970s Italy, after the decline of the Spaghetti Western, crime films became the most popular, profitable and controversial genre. In a country plagued with violence, political tensions and armed struggle, these films managed to capture the anxiety and anger of the times in their tales of tough cops, ruthless criminals and urban paranoia. Recent years have seen renewed critical interest in the genre, thanks in part to such illustrious fans as Quentin Tarantino.

This book examines all of the 220+ crime films produced in Italy between 1968 and 1980, the period when the genre first appeared and grew to its peak. Entries include a complete cast and crew list, home video releases, a plot summary and the author's own analysis. Excerpts from a variety of sources are included: academic texts, contemporary reviews, and interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors. There are many onset stills and film posters.

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About the Author

Roberto Curti is an Italian film historian and the author of books on Italian Gothic and giallo cinema, plus critical biographies of European filmmakers such as Riccardo Freda, Tonino Valerii, Elio Petri, Marco Ferreri, and Jesus Franco. He lives in Cortona, Italy.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786469765
• ISBN 13: 9780786469765
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 332