Hardcover book
240 pages
very good condition
in english
Max Decherne is a member if Gallon Drunk and the author of a bunch of fine books
The Big Sleep, The Godfather, Little Caesar, LA Confidential?behind these classic films theres a story waiting to be told, and pulp novels, bank robbers, and serial killers have all played a part in shaping crime cinema. But after Hollywood throws these elements into the blender?along with the demands of censors, backers, and the frequently rampant egos of stars and directors?the finished film often bears little resemblance to its source. Real crimes are often considered by filmmakers to be too brutal, and their perpetrators too unattractive. When Sam Peckinpah filmed The Getaway, for instance, the novels pessimistic ending had to be changed to suit the tastes of its glittering stars, Steve McQueen and Ali McGraw. Packed with fascinating facts and anecdotes, Hardboiled Hollywood delves into the origins of the greatest crime films ever, placing them in the context of their times and the studio system that produced them.
