Description
Set against the gritty backdrop of early 1930s America, this work offers a compelling examination of "Little Caesar," a film that redefined the gangster genre. Through a critical lens, the authors delve into the film’s cultural significance, exploring its themes of ambition, betrayal, and the American Dream.
They reveal how its iconic characters and notorious violence shaped the portrayal of crime in cinema, making it a staple of Hollywood's golden age. The analysis captivates both longtime fans and newcomers, shedding light on the enduring legacy of this classic film.
They reveal how its iconic characters and notorious violence shaped the portrayal of crime in cinema, making it a staple of Hollywood's golden age. The analysis captivates both longtime fans and newcomers, shedding light on the enduring legacy of this classic film.
Détails du livre
Format
Broché
Pages
190 pages
Langue
Anglais
Publié
mai 15, 1981
Éditeur
University of Wisconsin Press
ISBN-10
029908454X
ISBN-13
9780299084547
