LALL 927 - Detective Film and Fiction

An examination of the genre known as hard-boiled detective fiction as it developed in literature and then was extended by feature films. Among the authors to be considered are Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and Ross MacDonald; among the films are The Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep, and The Long Goodbye. Formerly HU 412

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: LACR 102

Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs