Vietnam War Films

More Than 600 Feature, Made-for-TV, Pilot and Short Movies, 1939-1992, from the United States, Vietnam, France, Belgium, Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa, Great Britain and Other Countries

Tony Williams editor Jean-Jacques Malo editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc

Published:7th Dec '11

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This is the filmography. There are 137 Vietnamese films not before noted in the literature. The French coverage is of course comprehensive. As for the U.S., the so-called covert Vietnam films (Soldier Blue, Little Big Man, etc.) that treat the war in an indirect or allegorical way are covered in addition to the mainstream movies.

Each entry includes title, alternate titles, year of release, country, studio, credits (director, producer, screenplay, editor, music, cast), availability on video, major themes, plot synopses, and critical commentary on the film and its relevance to Vietnam. The cooperation of the Office of the General Secretary of the Vietnamese Filmmakers' Association and the Vietnamese material from the years 1959 through 1989.

“comprehensive scope and international outlook.... Inclusion is far-reaching...none [of the competition] is as extensive...a worthy selection”—Booklist; “most comprehensive...recommended”—Choice; “highly recommended”—Classic Images; “exhaustive...the analysis accompanying each film is excellent”—C&RL News; “ground-breaking”—Third World Resources; “insightful”—Reference & Research Book News.

ISBN: 9780786467105

Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 30mm

Weight: 1034g

592 pages