Martin Scorsese: An Analysis of His Feature Films, With a Filmography of His Entire Directorial Career

From Mean Streets (1973) to Cape Fear (1992), these chapter-length analyses of Martin Scorsese’s features focus on his style as a director. There is an examination of the plot, with descriptions of the major characters and a thematic interpretation. Stylistic analysis focuses on the movie’s major technical elements, including camera work, script, music, humor and acting. A filmography traces his career in television, short student films, and musicals.