The films of Samuel Fuller : if you die, I'll kill you! / Lisa Dombrowski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dombrowski, Lisa.

Series:

Wesleyan film

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fuller, Samuel, 1912-1997--Criticism and interpretation.

Fuller, Samuel.

Fuller, Samuel, 1912-1997.

Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

xii, 246 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Middletown, Conn. : Wesleyan University Press, [2008]

Contents:

The Fuller Biographical Legend 4

Fuller as Storyteller 10

Movement and Conflict 17

Chapter 1 The Lippert Years, 1948-1951 24

The Marketplace for Low-Budget Films 25

Early Experiments: I Shot Jesse James and The Baron of Arizona 28

Establishing a Voice: The Steel Helmet 39

Chapter 2 The Fox Years, 1951-1956 52

The Trade-offs of Studio Filmmaking 54

Return to War: Fixed Bayonets 56

Complete Independence: Park Row 62

Brutality: Pickup on South Street 67

Classical Style: Hell and High Water and House of Bamboo 77

Chapter 3 The Globe Years, 1956-1961 93

The Challenges of Independence 94

No Holds Barred: Run of the Arrow, China Gate, Forty Guns, and Verboten! 97

Sensational Style: The Crimson Kimono and Underworld, U.S.A. 121

Chapter 4 The Freelance Years, 1961-1964 141

Return to War: Merrill's Marauders 142

Adult Exploitation: Shock Corridor and The Naked Kiss 148

Fuller Goes to Vietnam: The Rifle 168

Chapter 5 The Final Battles, 1956-1997 171

Critical Recognition, Professional Frustration 171

Loose Ends: Shark! and Dead Pigeon on Beethoven Street 177

A Personal Journey: The Big Red One 184

Inciting Controversy: White Dog 191

In Exile: Thieves After Dark and Street of No Return 196.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [233]-237) and index.

Includes filmography (pages [227]-232).

ISBN:

9780819568663

081956866X

OCLC:

171049715