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A Guide to Films on the Korean War (Bibliographies and Indexes in American History)

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In his compact book, veteran Paul M. Edwards has written eight essays on various aspects of war films in general and the Korean ones in particular. He discusses the political ideology of the time, the isolation of the war, how Hollywood handled the subject and why not many of those films are very good. The second half of Edwards' book is a listing of eighty-four films (at least three of which have nothing to do with the war but take place in Korea before or afterward). These listings feature brief credits and incisive commentary regarding the films' authenticity, popularity and quality. Also included are a chronological list of the films, appendixes for actors and actresses (and one dog), producers, directors, and screenwriters, and - most welcome - an extensive list of documentary films about the Korean War. The book also features a bibliography and an index. While the book isn't comprehensive, it certainly covers most of the major films and many minor ones as well. It's easy to read and Edwards makes many thoughtful comments throughout.