The Annotated Godfather (50th Anniversary Edition): The Complete Screenplay, Commentary on Every Scene, Interviews, and Little-Known Facts
The Annotated Godfather (50th Anniversary Edition): The Complete Screenplay, Commentary on Every Scene, Interviews, and Little-Known Facts book cover

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

Hardcover – Special Edition, September 21, 2021

Price
$24.99
Format
Hardcover
Pages
272
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0762473830
Dimensions
8.8 x 1.1 x 10.3 inches
Weight
2.78 pounds

Description

About the Author Jenny M. Jones is also the author of The Big Lebowski: An Illustrated, Annotated History of the Greatest Cult Film of All Time . She learned about movies working at the Northwest Film Center, the Walker Art Center, and the late, great Oak Street Cinema. She currently lives in Minneapolis with her daughter, Maddie.

Features & Highlights

  • 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 annotated and illustrated edition of the complete original screenplay, nearly every scene is examined and dissected, including:
  • Fascinating commentary on technical details about the filming and shooting locations
  • Fascinating commentary on technical details about the filming and shooting locations
  • Tales from the set, including arguments, accidents, and anecdotes
  • Tales from the set, including arguments, accidents, and anecdotes
  • Profiles of the actors and stories of how they were cast
  • 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
  • Deleted scenes that never made the final cut, and the goofs and gaffes that did
  • And much more
  • And much more
  • Interviews with former Paramount executives, cast and crew members, and and all-new foreword by 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.

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Gorgeous Book!

For anyone who wants to study the screenplay, be prepared for so much more than that. Behind the scenes photos in full color, notes, unknown facts, explanations, etc., are all in here in this amazingly lovely hard cover book. Totally worthy of a 50th anniversary edition.
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Great book for a GF lover.

This book is worth having if you love The Godfather. Gives great insight and pictures.
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1 star for Amazon shipping damaged copies

The book is great. This review is for Amazon sending me 2 copies with sticky residue on them from most likely manufacturing. Disappointed because this is a nice book. I had the same issue with the last Godfather book I bought as well about 6 months prior, but accepted. Requested a replacement for this one and the cover was also tarnished.
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A wonderful addition to anyone's personal library

An offer no one should refuse....highly recommended for all fans of The Godfather