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

This book is the first to examine film remaking from a cross-cultural exchange between two countries, focusing on how class and gender representations are updated to accommodate cultural, societal, and technological transformations. It shows a tendency for remakes to revise old power dynamics by means of gender reversal and to replace class conflicts with sex wars, and analyzing the Hollywood alter-egos of iconic British actors is an important indicator of adaptation strategies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2024
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

This groundbreaking book is the first of its kind to explore film remaking from a unique perspective of a cross-cultural exchange between two countries that share not only a language but also a history of film cooperation. It delves into a selection of cult and classic British titles produced during Hollywood's active involvement in domestic film production, offering case studies across various genres. By focusing specifically on how class and gender representations are updated to reflect cultural, societal, and technological transformations, the book investigates the ways in which Hollywood remakes these films in the new millennium. It reveals a trend for remakes to revise old power dynamics through gender reversal and to replace class conflicts with sex wars. Moreover, by analyzing the Hollywood alter-egos of iconic British actors featured in these originals, the book sheds light on adaptation strategies where casting American or British actors determines the gender politics and genre markers of the remake. This comprehensive study provides a fresh and insightful perspective on film remaking, offering valuable insights into the complex interplay between cultures, genres, and power dynamics.

Weight: 292g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474448796