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Annotated Godfather: The Complete Screenplay with Commentary on Every Scene, Interviews, and Little-Known Facts Paperback – August 1, 2009

by Jenny M. Jones (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 512 ratings
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 are now among the most celebrated actors of our time. 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, a film that continues to captivate us decades after its release.

Now, thirty-five years after The Godfather's highly anticipated debut, comes this fully authorized, annotated, and illustrated edition of the complete screenplay. Virtually every scene is examined including:
  • Fascinating commentary on technical details about the filming and shooting locations
  • Tales from the set, including the arguments, the accidents, and the practical jokes
  • Profiles of the actors and stories of how they were cast
  • Deleted scenes that never made the final cut
  • Goofs and gaffes that did
  • And much more


Interviews with former Paramount executives, cast and crew members -- from the producer to the makeup artist -- and director Francis Ford Coppola round out the commentary and shed new light on everything you thought you knew about this most influential film. The more than 200 photographs from the film, from behind-the-scenes, and from the cutting room floor make this a visual feast for every Godfather fan.
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  1. Print length
    264 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Black Dog & Leventhal
  4. Publication date
    August 1, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.75 x 10 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1579128114
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1579128111
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"Film historian Jenny M. Jones takes control of this project in marvelous fashion. We get the entire shooting script of the original film, plus deleted scenes, cool sidebars on how the film was adapted from the book, behind-the-scenes tidbits on cast and crew, continuity goofs and obvious bloopers, and a series of introductory essays that consider the enormous production undertaking."—BookPage December ’07 issue

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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 are now among the most celebrated actors of our time. 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, a film that continues to captivate us decades after its release.

Now, thirty-five years after The Godfather's highly anticipated debut, comes this fully authorized, annotated, and illustrated edition of the complete screenplay. Virtually every scene is examined including:
  • Fascinating commentary on technical details about the filming and shooting locations
  • Tales from the set, including the arguments, the accidents, and the practical jokes
  • Profiles of the actors and stories of how they were cast
  • Deleted scenes that never made the final cut
  • Goofs and gaffes that did
  • And much more


Interviews with former Paramount executives, cast and crew membersfrom the producer to the makeup artistand director Francis Ford Coppola round out the commentary and shed new light on everything you thought you knew about this most influential film. The more than 200 photographs from the film, from behind-the-scenes, and from the cutting room floor make this a visual feast for every Godfather fan.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Dog & Leventhal; Reprint edition (August 1, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579128114
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1579128111
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.3 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 512 ratings

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Customers enjoy this book's readability and find it a must-have for Godfather fans, praising its fascinating details and annotated information throughout. The book features magnificent photos, with one customer noting the inclusion of hitherto-unseen color stills, and includes the entire screenplay. They appreciate the cast information, with one review highlighting the insights into the actors and crew, and consider it a perfect gift for fans of the film.

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Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one mentioning it's particularly good for bathroom reading.

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"...This is an excellent read. This is an excellent reliving the greatest movie ever ." Read more

"...just adds a delightful element to something that is already such a fun experience...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's annotated information and commentary on every scene, providing fascinating details about the movie's filming process.

"...There's information about the shooting of the movie, problems in production, and even profiles of the actors, and the overall time and effort this..." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...It not only contains the script and numerous photos, but has a lot of annotated information that is nothing short of fascinating...." Read more

"...of this movie , its successes, its gaffes, and its groundbreaking cinematographic innovations , takes you back to the set makes you feel as if you..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the photos in the book, with one customer highlighting the full-color behind-the-scenes images and another noting the generous selection of previously unseen color stills.

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"...The pictures are mainly in little clusters, and they are both in color and black and white...." Read more

"...It not only contains the script and numerous photos, but has a lot of annotated information that is nothing short of fascinating...." Read more

"...Behind the scenes photos in full color, notes, unknown facts, explanations, etc., are all in here in this amazingly lovely hard cover book...." Read more

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Customers appreciate that the book includes the complete screenplay, with one customer noting how it explains all the behind-the-scenes details.

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"...Behind the scenes photos in full color, notes, unknown facts, explanations, etc., are all in here in this amazingly lovely hard cover book...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the movie content of the book, describing it as one-of-a-kind and a must-have for film enthusiasts, with one customer highlighting the detailed anecdotes about the production process.

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"...It is filled with many, many pictures and anecdotes about the production of the films, controversies about castings, interviews, problems on set, etc..." Read more

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Customers find the book to be a perfect gift for fans of The Godfather, with one customer noting it's a great companion to the screenplay.

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Customers appreciate the cast information in the book, with one mentioning detailed insights about the actors and crew, while another notes the full picture of the people involved.

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  • Kristin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gift for my husband
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
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    Perfect gift for any fan of The Godfather. What an awesome and gorgeous book.
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  • Justine Schneider
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Buy for a Godfather Fan
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2015
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    This book is everything you could want for a Godfather fan. I got this for my sister's husband, a movie lover who puts the Godfather at his all time number one, and he loved flipping through it. It has facts and notes on most pages, and it's all very high quality.

    Let me start by looking at the design of the book itself. It's paperback, but it's very nice quality. The pages are easy to flip through without moving through multiple at once, and the flashy red design of the outside cover would make it a good piece to put on a table or shelf as decoration. However, when buying, take note that the book is quite large. It was a bit surprising when I first received it.
    Of course, the book design isn't that important here, the book is. The book has not only the script, but pictures from the film and little text boxes to either side of it, making it quite an interesting thing to look at. The pictures are mainly in little clusters, and they are both in color and black and white. There's information about the shooting of the movie, problems in production, and even profiles of the actors, and the overall time and effort this book shows is enough to make it essential for any Godfather fan.
    In conclusion, if you buy a different book or find the screenplay online, you just aren't going to receive the detail and general beauty that this book has. The pictures, tidbits, and everything else pulls you in and makes you feel like a part of the process, not just an outside observer. Though you have many options for finding this screenplay, this is the most captivating, and because of that, I believe it deserves five stars.
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  • Mary F
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
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    Really enjoyed reading this book will buy again.
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  • David Pruette
    5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2009
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    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.
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  • Michael A. Black
    4.0 out of 5 stars Leave the Gun...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
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    If you're a fan of The Godfather this book will be a wealth of interesting information to you. It not only contains the script and numerous photos, but has a lot of annotated information that is nothing short of fascinating. After reading it, you'll want to take the book and leave the canoli.
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  • Jane Eyre
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2024
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    Adds so much dimension to the movie!
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  • Richard Polirer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific behind the scenes look at the greatest movie ever
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2017
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    The novel was terrific . The movie was one-of-a-kind . The annotated Godfather brings back so many memories and makes one relive a movie 45 years old . The behind-the-scenes in depth glances into the chaos surrounding the making of this movie , its successes, its gaffes, and its groundbreaking cinematographic innovations , takes you back to the set makes you feel as if you were there. This is an excellent read. This is an excellent reliving the greatest movie ever .
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  • Gina Marie Warswick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2022
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    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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  • Valeh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Merci
    Reviewed in Belgium on July 15, 2023
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    Great book
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  • GSS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in Australia on January 30, 2025
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    The Godfather screenplay complete with notes on production and interesting historical facts about the movie, cast and crew.

    I’ve watched the movie and read the book and this is the perfect link between the two. The pure, unadulterated screenplay would be interesting enough but what makes this so enthralling is the production notes and other interesting facts about the movie. Some great lesser-known events, often from the mouths of people like Francis Ford Coppola and Marlon Brando themselves.

    An absolute must-read, especially for students of classic cinema.
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  • Rustin Cohle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Godfather
    Reviewed in Turkey on December 27, 2024
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  • Ricardo Aguilar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente libro
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 25, 2018
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    Es un libro doblemente fascinante:
    1. Te ofrece todo el guión completo de la película.
    2. Te ofrece fotografías increíbles y datos importantes de la producción de la misma.
    Es material que no vas a encontrar junta en ninguna otra publicación. Aunque consigas por otro lado el PDF del Screenplay completo, te perderías todo el resto de la información de primera mano que contiene este libro. Para cinéticos y productores de películas es altamente recomendable.
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  • Vee Kay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Impressive.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2023
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    Very impressive, full screenplay of the original Godfather with lot of background information. Well-presented and perfectly bound book. I am very pleased I bought the book.
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