Annotated Godfather: The Complete Screenplay

by Jenny M. Jones

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579127398
• ISBN13: 9781579127398
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
• Length: 263 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.9" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

An outstanding book

The Annotated Godfather by Jenny M. Jones is a great book for movie buffs and particularly for fans of The Godfather. The book gives the complete screenplay with commentary on the scenes, interviews, and little-known facts. All of it is extremely interesting and, unless you are already a serious student of the film, you will learn many things that you did not know before. The book is laid out with sidebars on each page next to the script. The sidebars give you all the scoop - profiles of the actors, decisions made by Francis Ford Coppola, technical details, production squabbles, still shots from the film, and much more. One suggestion. Watch the film again and then read this book. Everything will seem fresh.

Filled with Trivia; A Must-Have for Every Godfather Fan

This book is a must-have for all of the Godfather fans out there. Almost every page has interesting trivia or little-known facts about the movie or its production. The only drawback to the book is that it only covers The Godfather, and not The Godfather Parts II or III. I take it that the author is working on additional books for these movies.

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!

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!