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The Godfather Legacy: The Untold Story of the Making of the Classic Godfather Trilogy Featuring Never-Before-Published Production Stills |  | Author: Harlan Lebo
Publisher: Fireside
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Rating:  17 reviews
Media: Paperback
Edition: Rev Upd
Pages: 304
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 0743287770
Dewey Decimal Number: 791.43
EAN: 9780743287777
Publication Date: October 25, 2005
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Product Description
Here is the official companion to Francis Ford Coppola's masterful trilogy, revised and updated, and packed with more than 100 photographs.The director was a renegade filmmaker who'd never made a profitable picture. The producer was hired because he could stay below budget. The star had a reputation for being difficult. A formula for disaster? No, the makings of one of the greatest films of all time. The Godfather Legacy explores the fascinating behind-the-scenes intrigue and uproar during the making of all three films: - The clashes between Coppola and the studio chiefs during the filming of The Godfather, the pressurized 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 others to the loftiest heights of power in Hollywood
- 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 Hollywood history.
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 The Godfather Legacy January 31, 2010
Phyllis M. Seminara (Scottsdale, AZ)
A great book - so interesting - really fills in behind-the-scenes of the Godfather Trilogy - and a great price.
a legacy of great writing July 16, 2008
Val Franco (Los Angeles/New York)
As any fan of classic film knows, Harlan Lebo's books on the making of certain films are must-haves in the savvy cinemaphile's personal library.
I have found all of his books to be tremendously informative, and I find myself repeatedly turning to them both for research purposes and elective reading. Lebo's The Godfather Legacy is no different.
The author presents the behind-the-scenes drama of the making of these films in incredible detail while also managing to keep the reader's interest piqued. Lebo maintains an element of suspense as he reports the unfolding of events that have to led to the making of one of the most important and influential films of all time. Lebo approaches his subject respectfully, yet he isn't afraid to present the films' artists and businessmen as they are, showing the stark, unadultered truth. For someone who truly loves Hollywood, reading about the banalities of the day-to-day craft of filmmaking, as well as the intrigues of the making of the Godfather films, is equally fascinating. Lebo's in-depth picture of the director, the producers, and the actors as they worked on these projects is captivating, and his perspective has created a much deeper connection to the films for me. I find myself watching the films in several different realities because of this book: I see the story of the film itself while simultaneously identifying with the experiences that occured during the shooting of specific scenes.
Finally, the photos and stills are a wonderful visual layer that back up the book. I was also impressed with the amount of research and fact-checking that seem to have gone into this book. No stone is left unturned. It is that attention to detail that has left me feeling as if I know the true, insider story of how the Godfather films have come to be made.
Everything You Need to Know About "The Godfather", Find it Here May 24, 2008
Marife P. Macasaet
Everything you need to know about "The Godfather" movie, you will find in this book. "The Godfather Legacy" has a wealth of information and photos -- this book makes you hooked that you really can't stop reading it!
One would wonder why someone reading about The Godfather chuckles, every now and then -- it has many funny behind-the-scene stories.
"The Godfather Legacy" is a fantasic and priceless resource of all things Godfather. It is a must-buy for all Godfather fans! Capice?
The Godfather Legacy April 9, 2008
K. COOKE
I ordered this for part of my husband's 50th birthday present, along with Godfathers I, II, III DVD. Of course, he loves the DVD but he has really enjoyed this book. It had some info in there that he didn't know!
An Offer I Couldn't Refuse January 22, 2008
BOOK MAVEN
it's amazing what goes into making a movie; just one scene. very imformative and enjoyable. Lots of trivia if you like that kind of thing.
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