The Espionage Filmography: United States Releases, 1898 Through 1999McFarland, 2001 - 462 pages From Sean Connery to Roy Rogers, from comedy to political satire, films that include espionage as a plot device run the gamut of actors and styles. More than just spy movies, espionage films have evolved over the history of cinema and American culture, from stereotypical foreign spy themes, to patriotic star features, to the Cold War plotlines of the sixties, and finally to the sexy, slick films of the nineties. This reference filmography comprehensively covers movies involving elements of espionage, from The Abductors to Zotz! Each entry includes release date, running time, alternate titles, cast and crew, a brief synopsis, and commentary. An introduction analyzes the development of these films and their reflection of the changing culture that spawned them. |
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The Espionage Filmography: United States Releases, 1898 through 1999 Paul Mavis Limited preview - 2011 |
The Espionage Filmography: United States Releases, 1898 through 1999 Paul Mavis Limited preview - 2015 |
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