Subject Matter in Film, War & Military Films, Film History & Criticism - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
The Star-Spangled Screen examines the historical accuracy--or lack thereof--of films about the Third Reich, the Resistance, and major military campaigns. Concerned primarily with the films of the war years, it also includes discussions of such postwar movies as Battleground 1949, Attack! 1956, The Bridge on the River Kwai 1957, and Patton 1970. This revised edition includes a new afterword that covers more recent films such as Sophie's Choice 1982, Biloxi Blues 1986, and Schindler's List 1993.Editorials
From the Publisher
"A thoughtful, well-written study of American films on World War II that manages to keep its balance as it swerves in political, sociological, and esthetic directions." -- Variety
"Countless books have been published on World War II films. Perhaps the best introduction is Bernard Dick's [The Star Spangled Screen]." -- Choice
Book Details
Published
October 1, 1985
Publisher
Lexington, Ky. : University Press of Kentucky, 1985.
Pages
304
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780813115313