Epic Films: Casts, Credits and Commentary on over 250 Historical Spectacle Movies
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (666 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0899505678 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 316 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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"one of the few reference works on this subject" -- ARBA
Many photographs enliven the text.. 1200's and have been churned out by Hollywood and overseas studios since the dawn of filmmaking. Each of the 225 alphabetically arranged entries in this book includes casts and credits, plot synopsis, and narratives on the making of the films. "Epic" films, those concerned with monumental events and larger-than-life characters, cover the period from the Creation to the A.D. DeMille hit upon the perfect mixture of sex, splendor, and the sacred to lure audiences to his epic productions. Arguably the master of the genre, Cecil B
Entertaining Checklist Of Ancient World Spectacle Films EPIC FILMS is a fun and detailed checklist of nearly 300 movies that are "concerned with monumental events and larger than life characters" that "take place during the period of time from the Creation to the thirteenth century." Utilizing that somewhat broad definition, Gary Smith writes with contagious enthusiasm about a wide assortment of titles, ranging from low budget but frequently stylish Italian-made peplum like GOLIATH AND THE VAMPIRES to stodgy and bloated multi-million dollar Hollywood extravaganzas like THE GREATE