Crime films
Thomas M. Leitch
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Crime films
Published
2002
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
383
ISBN-10
0521641063
Description
This book surveys the entire range of crime films, including important subgenres such as the gangster film, the private eye film, film noir, as well as the victim film, the erotic thriller, and the crime comedy. Focusing on ten films that span the range of the twentieth century, Thomas Leitch traces the transformation of the three leading figures that are common to all crime films: the criminal, the victim and the avenger. Analyzing how each of the subgenres establishes oppositions among its ritual antagonists, he shows how the distinctions among them become blurred throughout the course of the century. This blurring, Leitch maintains, reflects and fosters a deep social ambivalence towards crime and criminals, while the criminal, victim and avenger characters effectively map the shifting relations between subgenres, such as the erotic thriller and the police film, within the larger genre of crime film that informs them all.
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How many pages are in Crime films?
This edition of Crime films has approximately 383 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Crime films?
For most readers, Crime films typically takes between 7h 59m and 5h 19m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 95,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 23m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 95,750 words
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What is the word count of Crime films?
The estimated word count for Crime films is approximately 95,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Crime films?
Crime films was written by Thomas M. Leitch.
When was Crime films published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.