The "Godfather" Legacy: The Untold Story of the Making of the Classic "Godfather" Trilogy - Softcover

Lebo, Harlan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0743287770 ISBN 13: 9780743287777

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

Here is the official companion to Francis Ford Coppola's masterful trilogy, packed with more than 100 photographs, many never before published. "The Godfather Legacy" explores the fascinating behind-the-scenes intrigue and uproar during the making of the three films. For the first time readers can find out about: The clashes between Coppola and the studio chiefs during the filming of "The Godfather", the pressurised production schedule, and the project's near cancellation; The real story behind the cooperation of the Mafia in the creation of "The Godfather"; The worldwide acclaim and stunning financial success following the release of "The Godfather" - a triumph that set the stage for the film industry's renaissance; The production of 'The Godfather, Part II" and the rise of Coppola, Al Pacino and the others to the loftiest heights of power in Hollywood; and The creation of "The Godfather, Part III" two decades after the original film and the completion of video projects that unified the three films for the first time. Featuring production records, credits, reviews, and interviews with many of the principals involved, "The Godfather Legacy" is a rare and vivid peek into the making of three of the most compelling films in history.

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Review

"Crammed with behind-the-scenes details." -- "Los Angeles Times"

From the Author

I hope this book interests any reader of non-fiction.
Although this book is about the making of a great motion picture, I would like to think that the story would be of interest to all readers of non-fiction. After all, it has high-level intrigue, the Mafia, violence, behind-the-scenes manueverings -- and a very happy ending! I welcome all comments about this book; please feel free to e-write to me on hlebo@juno.com Enjoy! Harlan Lebo

Edition details

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0743287770
• ISBN 13: 9780743287777
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304