Vietnam at 24 frames a second : a critical and thematic analysis of over 400 films about the Vietnam war
by Devine, Jeremy M., 1958-
| Print Book 1995 |
| Available at 1 Library 1 of 1 copy |
Summary
Beginning in 1948 with Paramount's Saigon and Universal's Rogue's Regiment, Hollywood has produced over 400 features and made-for-television films about Vietnam and the ensuing conflict. With the exception of The Green Berets (1968), few were designed to rally Americans to the cause as earlier war movies had done. Many were not even combat films, instead dealing with such domestic issues as protests, veteran reintegration, MIAs and POWs.Arranged chronologically, this is a critical analysis of Vietnam War films from 1948 through 1993. Recurring themes are stressed along with the ways that movie America reflected the national reality, with essays blending plot synopses and critical commentary. The movies run the gamut of genres: dramas, action, adventure, horror, comedies and even one musical.
Additional Information
| Subjects |
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
-- Motion pictures and the conflict.
Indochinese War, 1946-1954 -- Motion pictures and the war. War films -- United States -- History and criticism. |
| Publisher | Jefferson, NC :McFarland,1995 |
| Other Titles | Vietnam at twenty-four frames a second. |
| Language |
English |
| Description |
xiii, 401 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 0899508480 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) |
| Other | Classic View |