With well over 6,300 articles, this fourth edition of The Encyclopedia of British Film is a fully updated invaluable reference guide to the British film industry. It is the most authoritative volume yet, stretching from the inception of the industry to the present day, with minute listings of the producers, directors, actors and studios behind a century or so of great British cinema. Brian McFarlane and Anthony Slide's meticulously researched guide is the definitive companion for anyone interested in the world of film. Previous editions have sold many thousands of copies and this fourth edition, with an introduction by Philip French, will be an essential work of reference for enthusiasts interested in the history of British cinema, and for universities and libraries.