Korean War Filmography

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Korean War Filmography is a 2003 non-fiction book written by Robert J. Lentz. Published by McFarland & Company, the book focuses on the films based upon the Korean War. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Korean War Filmography (Book)" . Booklist . 100 (4): 451. October 15, 2003 via EBSCO.[ dead link ]
  2. Fyne, Robert (September 2003). "Korean War Filmography: 91 English Language Features through 2000 (Book)" . Film & History . 33 (2): 83 via EBSCO.[ dead link ]
  3. "Bernardsville News from Bernardsville, New Jersey" . Bernardsville News . Bernardsville, New Jersey. March 27, 2003. p. 92 via Newspapers.com.
  4. David, Joel (2017). "Remembering the Forgotten War". Kritika Kultura . 28: 112–146.
  5. R.V., Labaree (2003). "Korean War Filmography: 91 English Language Features Through 2000 (Book)" . Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries. 40 (11–12): 1887–92. ISSN   0009-4978 via EBSCO.