The Annotated Godfather (50th Anniversary Edition): The Complete Screenplay, Commentary on Every Scene, Interviews, and Little-Known Facts
Sep 2021 · Hachette UK
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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:
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 locations
- Tales from the set, including arguments, accidents, anecdotes and practical jokes
- Profiles of the actors and stories of how they were cast
- Deleted scenes that never made the final cut, and the goofs and gaffes that did
- And much more!
About the author
Jenny M. Jones has worked at the Northwest Film Center in Portland, Oregon, the Oak Street Cinema in Minneapolis and in the Film/Video Department of the Walker Art Center. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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