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Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli: The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather
By Seal, Mark
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Starred Review on September 1, 2021 | Arts & Humanities
Expanding his 2009 Vanity Fair feature on The Godfather, Seal has crafted a comprehensive history of both the novel and the film. He describes how, as a struggling writer, Mario Puzo was captivated by the 1963 U.S. Senate hearings on organized crime; in 1969 Puzo published The Godfather, and Paramount quickly obtained film rights. Seal presents detailed portraits of the major players, including producer Albert Ruddy, studio head Robert Evans, and writer/director Franc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
