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Encyclopedia of Sports Films
By Edgington, K. & Erskine, Thomas L.
- ISBN
- 978-0-81087-652-1
- Publisher
- Scarecrow
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Reviewed on April 15, 2011
Edgington (English, Towson Univ.) and Erskine and Welsh (cofounders, Literature/Film Quarterly) have produced a specialized encyclopedia describing sports films across categories such as silent films, prominent directors, independent productions, major hits, and obscure movies. Each film entry identifies production crew (from director to costume designer), cast members, running time, and available format (DVD and/or VHS). This information is followed by film synopses and relatively brief evaluations. The oldest film is The Freshman (192...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
