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Book Synopsis
The Hollywood War Film introduces the theory, history, stars, and major films constituting this evergreen genre. From untested young recruits and battle-hardened warriors to ferocious drill instructors and stereotypical enemies, this volume offers readers lively entry into the major conventions of the war film genre.

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"Free of theoretical jargon and labyrinthine argumentation, with long-winded yet stimulating plot summaries, The Hollywood War Film is first and foremost recommended to students of film and cinema buffs who are getting acquainted with critical perspectives on the genre." (Hollywood Enlisted, 2010)

Table of Contents
List of Plates.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

1. Historical Overview.

2. Critical Issues.

3. All Quiet on the Western Front (1930).

4. Destination Tokyo (1943) and Retaliation Films.

5. Platoon (1986) and Full Metal Jacket (1987).

6. Glory (1989).

7. The Iraq Wars on Film.

8. Iwo Jima.

Notes.

Index.

The Hollywood War Film

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 2 October 2009
      ISBN-13 9781405173902
      978-1405173902
      ISBN-10 1405173904
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      Film: styles and genres

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The Hollywood War Film introduces the theory, history, stars, and major films constituting this evergreen genre. From untested young recruits and battle-hardened warriors to ferocious drill instructors and stereotypical enemies, this volume offers readers lively entry into the major conventions of the war film genre.

      Trade Review
      "Free of theoretical jargon and labyrinthine argumentation, with long-winded yet stimulating plot summaries, The Hollywood War Film is first and foremost recommended to students of film and cinema buffs who are getting acquainted with critical perspectives on the genre." (Hollywood Enlisted, 2010)

      Table of Contents
      List of Plates.

      Acknowledgments.

      Introduction.

      1. Historical Overview.

      2. Critical Issues.

      3. All Quiet on the Western Front (1930).

      4. Destination Tokyo (1943) and Retaliation Films.

      5. Platoon (1986) and Full Metal Jacket (1987).

      6. Glory (1989).

      7. The Iraq Wars on Film.

      8. Iwo Jima.

      Notes.

      Index.

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