Chase: 100 Years of Car Chases in Film (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9791259917867)

Hundreds of Full-Color Images and QR Codes

Chase - A Century of Car Chases on Screen is a sweeping visual and narrative journey through the way cinema has portrayed escape, pursuit, and high-tension action on four wheels. From the noir films of the 1940s to the technical revolutions of the '60s and '70s, from the explosive blockbusters of the '90s to today's physically grounded action, this volume spans an entire century of film history through its most iconic chase sequences.

This is not just a collection of famous movies. It is a genuine exploration of what car chases mean: control, fear, survival, identity, urban space, mechanical engineering. Every sequence becomes a language. Every vehicle becomes a character. Every road becomes a stage.

The book examines the most influential car chases - from Bullitt to The French Connection, from Ronin to The Dark Knight, from Drive to Mad Max: Fury Road, and through the worlds of Bond, Bourne, Fast & Furious, and the milestones of international action cinema - revealing how they were filmed, which techniques made their maneuvers and stunts possible, and what cultural shifts they helped define.

Enriched with full-color images and QR codes linking to clips, behind-the-scenes material, commercials, and additional content, Chase offers an immersive experience that merges filmmaking, technology, and visual culture.

A unique volume for film lovers, automotive enthusiasts, scholars of cinema and visual culture, and anyone who wants to understand why a well-crafted chase scene remains one of the most thrilling moments cinema can deliver.

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THE AUTHOR
Gianluca Sposito (1973) is a lawyer, historian, and writer. He teaches at the University of Urbino and is the author of numerous publications in legal history, linguistics, and rhetorical studies. He is also the author of Duets. Iconic Cars and Movies (2025) and 14 thematic volumes dedicated to major automotive brands and their presence in films and TV series.

Visio Series

Intra
Global readability, Italian charm

Author: Gianluca Sposito
ISBN-13: 9791259917867
Publisher: Edizioni Intra
Language: English
Published: 11/22/2025
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d