The Hollywood Action and Adventure Film

The Hollywood Action and Adventure Film presents a comprehensive overview and analysis of the history, myriad themes, and critical approaches to the action and adventure genre in American cinema.

• Draws on a wide range of examples, spanning the silent spectacles of early cinema to the iconic superheroes of 21st-century action films

• Features case studies revealing the genre’s diverse roots – from westerns and war films, to crime and espionage movies

• Explores a rich variety of aesthetic...