Product Description

This fully authorized, annotated, and illustrated edition of the complete screenplay of The Godfather presents all the little-known details and behind-the-scenes intrigue surrounding the landmark film.

The Godfather is considered by many to be the greatest movie ever made, from its brilliant cinematic innovations and its memorable, oft-quoted script to it magnificent cast, including Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Caan, and others who are now among the most celebrated actors of our time. 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, a film that continues to captivate us decades after its release.

Now, thirty-five years after The Godfather's highly anticipated debut, comes this fully authorized, annotated, and illustrated edition of the complete screenplay. Virtually every scene is examined including:

• Fascinating commentary on technical details about the filming and shooting locations
• Tales from the set, including the arguments, the accidents, and the practical jokes
• Profiles of the actors and stories of how they were cast
• Deleted scenes that never made the final cut
• Goofs and gaffes that did
• And much more

Interviews with former Paramount executives, cast and crew members—from the producer to the makeup artist—and director Francis Ford Coppola round out the commentary and shed new light on everything you thought you knew about this most influential film. The more than 200 photographs from the film, from behind-the-scenes, and from the cutting room floor make this a visual feast for every Godfather fan.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #91747 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 262 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781579127398
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"A streamlined version of the back story, highlighting the difficulties that swirled around the production…The beauty of The Annotated Godfather is that it puts all this in context, while making sure we never lose sight of the most important element: the film… Jones takes us inside the process to see the odd mix of serendipity and inspiration that resides at the center of any great work of art."— David Ulin, Los Angeles Times (David Ulin Los Angeles Times )

"Film historian Jenny M. Jones takes control of this project in marvelous fashion. We get the entire shooting script of the original film, plus deleted scenes, cool sidebars on how the film was adapted from the book, behind-the-scenes tidbits on cast and crew, continuity goofs and obvious bloopers, and a series of introductory essays that consider the enormous production undertaking."—BookPage December ’07 issue (BookPage )

A streamlined version of the back story, highlighting the difficulties that swirled around the productionThe beauty of The Annotated Godfather is that it puts all this in context, while making sure we never lose sight of the most important element: the film Jones takes us inside the process to see the odd mix of serendipity and inspiration that resides at the center of any great work of art. David Ulin, Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles Times )

Film historian Jenny M. Jones takes control of this project in marvelous fashion. We get the entire shooting script of the original film, plus deleted scenes, cool sidebars on how the film was adapted from the book, behind-the-scenes tidbits on cast and crew, continuity goofs and obvious bloopers, and a series of introductory essays that consider the enormous production undertaking.BookPage December 07 issue (BookPage )

From the Inside Flap
This fully authorized, annotated, and illustrated edition of the complete screenplay of The Godfather presents all the little-known details and behind-the-scenes intrigue surrounding the landmark film.

The Godfather is considered by many to be the greatest movie ever made, from its brilliant cinematic innovations and its memorable, oft-quoted script to it magnificent cast, including Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Caan, and others who are now among the most celebrated actors of our time. 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, a film that continues to captivate us decades after its release.

Now, thirty-five years after The Godfather's highly anticipated debut, comes this fully authorized, annotated, and illustrated edition of the complete screenplay. Virtually every scene is examined including:

• Fascinating commentary on technical details about the filming and shooting locations
• Tales from the set, including the arguments, the accidents, and the practical jokes
• Profiles of the actors and stories of how they were cast
• Deleted scenes that never made the final cut
• Goofs and gaffes that did
• And much more

Interviews with former Paramount executives, cast and crew members—from the producer to the makeup artist—and director Francis Ford Coppola round out the commentary and shed new light on everything you thought you knew about this most influential film. The more than 200 photographs from the film, from behind-the-scenes, and from the cutting room floor make this a visual feast for every Godfather fan.

About the Author
Jenny M. Jones has worked at the Northwest Film Center in Portland, Oregon, and the Oak Street Cinema in Minneapolis. She currently works in the Film/Video Department of the Walker Art Center. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and daughter.

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Customer Reviews

A Book You Can't Refuse (yeah, I know...)
Movie fans, rejoice - THE ultimate guide to one of the greatest films of all time is here. Lavishly illustrated (I especially loved the photo of James Caan, post-slaughter, sitting and having a smoke covered with stage blood) and packed with more information than I, movie geek that I am, ever thought available on the film. Lots of behind-the-scenes stuff, revised and deleted scenes, explanations of why things were done a certain way, and much more.

The book literally makes you see the film in your mind as you dissect it, piece by piece. Positively the next best thing to being there.

Take the book. Leave the canoli.

A Must-Have for Godfather Fans
If you are a film buff and a Godfather fan, this book is an absolute must. Its meticulous attention to detail and beautiful graphics are astounding. If you think you know everything about The Godfather, you will be shocked!

Great for the Avid Godfather Fan
This book is perfect for THE Godfather fan. The entire script is in the book along with many details and pictures. Notes by Coppola are written out to the side. My husband wants to watch the movie while looking along in the book.

Great gift!