The Annotated Godfather: 50th Anniversary Edition with the Complete Screenplay, Commentary on Every Scene, Interviews, and Little-Known Facts

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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Godfather, this authorized, annotated and illustrated edition of the complete, unedited screenplay includes all the little-known facts, behind-the-scenes intrigue, and first-person reflections from cast and crew members on the making of this landmark film.From its ingenious cinematic innovations and memorable, oft-quoted script to its iconic cast, including Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Caan, The Godfather is considered by many to be the greatest movie ever made. And yet, the history of its making is so colorful, so chaotic, that one cannot help but marvel at the seemingly insurmountable odds it overcame to become a true cinematic masterpiece, and a film that continues to captivate its audience decades after its release.In this authorized, annotated, and illustrated edition of the complete screenplay, nearly every scene is examined and dissected, including: Fascinating commentary on technical details about the filming and shooting locationsTales from the set, including arguments, accidents, anecdotes and practical jokesProfiles of the actors and stories of how they were castDeleted scenes that never made the final cut, and the goofs and gaffes that didAnd much more!Interviews with former Paramount executives, cast and crew members, and director Francis Ford Coppola, round out the commentary and shed new light on everything you thought you knew about this most influential film. With more than 200 photographs, this a truly unique, collectable keepsake for every Godfather fan.
Copyright:
2021

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
272 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780762473823
Related ISBNs:
9780762473830
Publisher:
Running Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Francis Ford Coppola
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Language Arts
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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