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Provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most important American war films of the last 60 years. Based on original interviews, archival research and featuring rare photographs, it covers films that are considered unusually realistic for the genre. It includes coverage up to and including The Hurt Locker (2009).

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Thoroughly researched and engagingly told tales offer sufficient evaluation of the movies' importance to intrigue fans as they read about their favorite mud-slogging heroes" —Booklist

"an absorbing book" —Classic Images

"nicely written...fans of World War II cinema will want this volume"--Big Reel; "an insightful study" —Photoplay

"fascinating stuff" —West Coast Review of Books

"the selection of films is excellent" —L.A. Times

"expertly put together...a useful addition" —Screen International

"an insightful study" —Cinema Canada

"focuses insightfully on eight war films and their makers" —American Cinematographer

Combat Films American Realism 19452010 2D Ed

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      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 6/30/2011 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786458929, 978-0786458929
      ISBN10: 0786458925

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most important American war films of the last 60 years. Based on original interviews, archival research and featuring rare photographs, it covers films that are considered unusually realistic for the genre. It includes coverage up to and including The Hurt Locker (2009).

      Trade Review
      Thoroughly researched and engagingly told tales offer sufficient evaluation of the movies' importance to intrigue fans as they read about their favorite mud-slogging heroes" —Booklist

      "an absorbing book" —Classic Images

      "nicely written...fans of World War II cinema will want this volume"--Big Reel; "an insightful study" —Photoplay

      "fascinating stuff" —West Coast Review of Books

      "the selection of films is excellent" —L.A. Times

      "expertly put together...a useful addition" —Screen International

      "an insightful study" —Cinema Canada

      "focuses insightfully on eight war films and their makers" —American Cinematographer

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