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The Films of John Frankenheimer

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by Stephen B. Armstrong

Type

Film Reviews

Subject

Director > John Frankenheimer

Keywords

John Frankenheimer

Publishing date

2007

Publisher

McFarland & Co

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 252 pages
6 x 8 ¾ inches (15 x 22 cm)

ISBN

978-0-7864-3145-8

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Book Presentation:
This traditional auteurist survey closely examines the films of director John Frankenheimer, assessing the thematic and stylistic elements of such films as The Iceman Cometh, The Manchurian Candidate, and Bird Man of Alcatraz. It begins with a complete overview of Frankenheimer's life and career. A chronology lists production history details for each of his films, and a comprehensive biography draws attention to Frankenheimer's early artistic development. Subsequent chapters categorize his films by genre and theme, examining each film through analytical critiques and plot synopses. Multiple appendices include an analysis of Frankenheimer's short films Maniac at Large and Ambush, a complete filmography, and a suggested reading list.

About the Author:
Stephen B. Armstrong is an associate professor of English at Dixie State University in St. George, Utah. His articles and reviews have appeared in numerous publications, including Film Quarterly, Film Score Monthly, Classic Images and Films of the Golden Age.

Press Reviews:
"Worth reading"—Journal of American Culture.

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