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- Title
Why Are They So Disturbing?: A Study of Classic American Gangster Movies.
- Authors
Kitahara, Taeko
- Abstract
The article presents criticism on the American gangster films ''Little Caesar,'' directed by Mervyn LeRoy, ''The Public Enemy,'' directed by William A. Wellman and ''Scarface: The Shame of a Nation,'' directed by Howard Hawks and Richard Ross. The author explores common themes within the movies including the American dream, representation of race and identity and gender issues. The author discusses the disturbing aspects common within the films, including violence, alcohol abuse and abuse of women.
- Subjects
LITTLE Caesar (Film); PUBLIC Enemy, The (Film); SCARFACE (Film : 1932); GANGSTERS in motion pictures; VIOLENCE in motion pictures; ALCOHOLISM in motion pictures; RACE in motion pictures; IDENTITY (Psychology) in motion pictures; PSYCHOLOGY
- Publication
Journal of American & Canadian Studies, 2012, Issue 30, p31
- ISSN
0914-8035
- Publication type
Film/Television Criticism