Hollywood Godfather: My Life in the Movies and the Mob Free Audiobook Download by Patrick Picciarelli,Gianni Russo
Hollywood Godfather: My Life in the Movies and the Mob by Patrick Picciarelli Gianni Russo is a memoir of the author's life as an actor, producer, and mobster. Russo speaks about his life with honesty and candor and how it has informed his movies. For example, his childhood influences led to a dark comedy like Mean Streets, while his work on The Godfather enabled him to witness firsthand what was going on behind the scenes during filming.
Hollywood Godfather is a book that tells the true story of Hollywood movie producer and Mafia member, Gianni Russo. Picciarelli was introduced to the Mafia through his Sicilian family, which set up a film distribution company in the late 1930s. In his early years in Hollywood, Picciarelli was involved with low-budget films and making silent movies with soundtracks. He eventually became a film producer, citing two early days from 1953 as significant turning points for him: one was when he met actor/director Peter Lawford; the other when he met Ernest Borgnine at a party given by Marilyn Monroe.
Hollywood Godfather: My Life in the Movies and the Mob by Patrick Picciarelli Gianni Russo audiobook download. The author is a close associate of famed mobster, Frank Sinatra - he spent over 20 years as an actor, director and producer during the golden age of Hollywood and was close friends with some of the most influential actors, directors and producers in Tinseltown during that time period including Raymond Chandler, Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe, John Huston and Ernest Hemingway.
Hollywood Godfather: My Life in the Movies and the Mob narrated by [Gianni Russo] is a memoir based on real life events. The author reveals how he was always in the shadow of success and how he received his chance to shine through the movie industry. The book provides insight into the lives of famous actors, directors, producers, and mobsters
Hollywood Godfather: My Life in the Movies and the Mob tells a fascinating and captivating story of how Hollywood changed Patrick Picciarelli's life. Born in poverty and raised by an immigrant father who worked as a mechanic, he had to grow up fast because his dad was arrested and incarcerated for murder. He found himself drawn to the movies at a young age, becoming interested in all areas of entertainment from television to films. After becoming involved with the Mafia, Patrick's life became completely different from what he permanently thought it would be when growing up.
My Life in the Movies and the Mob is a memoir/biography written by Patrick Picciarelli Gianni Russo. The audiobook is narrated by 'Gianni Russo'.
Published Date | 2019-03-12 |
Duration | 10 hours 26 minutes |
Author | Patrick Picciarelli, Gianni Russo |
Narrated | Gianni Russo |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Biography & Memoir |
Parent Category | Arts & Entertainment, Law & Politics |