Crime Films of the 1970s

Contemporary Perspectives

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

AvDavid A. Mackey,Eric S. See,Sarah A. See

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The 1970s was a pivotal era for crime and criminal justice films in the United States. Many films produced during this period provocatively captured the tumultuous spirit of the era, while also shaping cinematic representations in the decades that followed. This edited volume offers a captivating exploration of the intricate connections between these films and the administration and social perceptions and attitudes toward justice, marginalized individuals, and the complexities of the criminal justice system.Each chapter delves into the intricate connections between these films and the administration of justice, the social construction of justice, as well as the social constructions of marginalized individuals and groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. The contents of this collection provide insightful perspectives on the relationships between past representations and present social and cultural conditions.By examining these crime-based films through a critical lens, this book sheds light on how they have shaped societal perceptions and attitudes towards justice, marginalization, the complexities of the criminal justice system, and the views towards the larger political establishment. This thought-provoking analysis expands our understanding of the enduring influence of these cinematic representations on our collective cultural consciousness.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-04-16
Mått150 x 230 x 18 mm
Vikt660 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor218
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9798881806620

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AcknowledgmentsPrefaceDavid A. Mackey (Plymouth State University, USA)IntroductionKevin Swift (University of North Carolina at Pembroke, USA)1. A Clockwork Orange and Our Parallel SocietiesRobert Heiner (Plymouth State University, USA)2. Feeling Lucky, Punk? Reflections on the Social and Cultural Significance of Dirty HarryEric S. See (Methodist University, USA), Sarah A. See (Methodist University, USA), Kaydee Adams (Methodist University, USA), Bertha Llamas, and Cameron See3. Popeye’s Quest for the Frog: Social and Legal Analysis of The French ConnectionDavid A. Mackey (Plymouth State University, USA)4. An Offer They Should Have Refused: The Godfather, Family, Respect, CrimeEric S. See (Methodist University, USA), Andrew Clark, and Kaydee Adams5. Serpico and the Future of the Blue Code of SilenceMartin Alan Greenberg6. Cotton Comes to Harlem Across 110th Street, Trick Baby: Race, Identity, and Power in 1970s American Crime DramaDeclan O’Reilly7. Death Wish: The Social Construction of Crime, Justice, and Self-HelpDavid A. Mackey (Plymouth State University, USA)8. Control, Urban Ecology, and Sexual Commerce in 1970s CinemaAaron Hammes (Case Western Reserve University, USA)9. Hauntological Horrors: Bridging Together Postwar Americas in The Town That Dreaded SundownFernando Gabriel Pagnoni Berns (Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina)10.“For the Money, for the Glory, and for the Fun:” Reassessing Smokey and the Bandit and the “Trucker Films” of the 1970sStephen E. Nepa (Temple University, USA; Rowan University, USA; Moore College of Art and Design, USA; Holy Family University, USA; and Penn State University-Abington, USA)11. Systematic Suspicion: Offender Control and Reformation as Portrayed in Escape from Alcatraz and Straight TimeKevin E. Courtright (Penn West University at Edinboro, USA) and Ihor J. Bemko (Penn West University at Edinboro, USA)12. Dog Day Afternoon: Every Dog has his Day……or Does He?Kevin Swift (University of North Carolina at Pembroke, USA)13. The Taking of Pelham One Two Three and Reducing the Opportunities for Subway CrimeMartin Alan Greenberg14. Shaft: “An African-American Hero or a Pawn in the Machine”Keith L. Coleman (North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, USA)15. The Charm of the ConJoshua Wakeham (Plymouth State University, USA)About the ContributorsIndex