Hollywood Remakes of Iconic British Films: Class, Gender and Stardom

This is the first book—length study to address film remaking from a unique perspective of a cross—cultural exchange between two countries which not only share a language but also a history of film cooperation. It examines a selection of cult and classic British titles made at the time of Hollywood’s active involvement in the domestic film production, with case studies from a number of genres. The book investigates the ways in which these ‘60s and early ‘70s films are remade by Hollywood in ...