Screening the mafia : masculinity, ethnicity and mobsters from The godfather to The Sopranos /

"This historical study explores the structure, myths and intertextual narratives found in the gangster films produced since The Godfather. The relationship between masculinity and ethnicity in the gangster film, especially within the movie-generated mythology of the Mafia, is carefully analyzed...

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Main Author:	Larke-Walsh, George S., 1965-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2010]
Subjects:	Gangster films > United States > History and criticism. Gangster television programs > United States > History and criticism. Mafia in motion pictures. Masculinity in motion pictures. Ethnicity in motion pictures.

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Summary:	"This historical study explores the structure, myths and intertextual narratives found in the gangster films produced since The Godfather. The relationship between masculinity and ethnicity in the gangster film, especially within the movie-generated mythology of the Mafia, is carefully analyzed. The book tracks the trends in the genre up to and including the television series The Sopranos"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:	v, 282 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780786443116 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0786443111 (pbk. : alk. paper)