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Encyclopedia of Sports Films.
Title:
Encyclopedia of Sports Films.
Author:
Edgington, K.
ISBN:
9780810876538
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (589 pages)
Contents:
Acknowledgments -- introduction -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Appendix A: Films by Sport -- Appendix B: Chronological Title List -- Appendix C: Movies Made for Television or Direct to Video -- Appendix D: Movies Inspired by or Based upon Actual Events -- Appendix E: Sports Documentaries -- Appendix F: ESPY Awards for Best Sports Movie -- Bibliography -- About the Authors.
Abstract:
In this reference volume, more than 200 fictional feature-length movies with a primary focus on an athletic endeavor are discussed, including comedies, dramas, and biopics. Brief summaries and credit information are provided for an additional 200 films, and appendixes include made-for-teleivion movies and documentaries.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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