The Crying Game (BFI Modern Classics) [Paperback]

Jane Giles (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0851705561 | ISBN-13: 978-0851705569 | Publication Date: October 1, 1997 | Edition: First Edition

Jane Gile's study of The Crying Game traces the origins of the film in Neil Jordan's early, award-winning books and films. Drawing on exclusive interviews with Jordan and producer Stephen Wolley, Giles details the film's tense and troubled production history and anatomizes the different permutations of sexuality and politics that it unravels.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: British Film Institute; First Edition edition (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0851705561
• ISBN-13: 978-0851705569
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,067,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars in depth look at TCG history and production, October 4, 2005

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This gives a very detailed look into director Neil Jordan's artistic background. Apparently the love triangle is 1 of his favorite themes to explore. It includes invaluable information: the producer's desperate ploys to get funding, Miramax's brilliant marketing plan and critical and popular reaction in the US and UK.

The only gripe I have is it glossed over Dil, Col the bartender and MacGuire. It's too short at 80 pages. I feel that a full size book (250 pages) could have easily been written about this unique movie. BUY THIS NOW :)