Hollywood and the Mob

Name: Hollywood and the Mob
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Movies, Mafia, Sex and Death

By Tim Adler

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Hollywood and the Mob by Tim Adler explores the compelling intersection between the glamour of Tinseltown and the underworld of organised crime. The book delves into how the Mafia both influenced and infiltrated the movie business, revealing secretive deals and notorious personalities that shaped the film industry. Through thorough research and engaging storytelling, it provides a captivating look at the darker side of Hollywood's golden era.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with the intertwining worlds of entertainment and organised crime, exploring how these two influential spheres have shaped and influenced each other throughout history. Discover intriguing stories and insights that reveal the surprising connections and behind-the-scenes dynamics between Hollywood's glamour and the shadowy world of the mob.

Presents a technicolour expose of the sometimes dangerous, often shadowy, and occasionally glamorous relationship between the mafia and the Hollywood film industry.

For fans of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls and anybody who is interested in the Mafia, film or gangster moviesContains two eight #45;page plate sections, with photographs of the key players in the dealings between the Mafia and the movie businessBy the author of The Producers: Money, Movies and Who Really Calls the Shots

Description

From its earliest days, the Mafia has sought to make a fast buck from the American film industry. Stories of intimidation, threats, and violence mingle with those of glamour and excess.

In this stunning story of infamy and ballsy enterprise, Tim Adler tells the secret history of Al Capone, Sam Giancana, and John Gotti's attempts to infiltrate the studio lots. However, although they have controlled the moguls and the money, the Mob learned how to be cool from classic films like The Godfather and characters like Tony Soprano, leaving them forever intertwined in both fact and fiction.

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The book offers a gripping exploration of the intertwining between Hollywood's glamour and the Mafia's ruthlessness. Tim Adler presents a century-long chronicle full of detailed research and engaging narratives, portraying a vivid co-dependency between film industry icons and mobsters. Reviews commend its fresh perspective and engaging writing, appealing to both avid enthusiasts and newcomers to the topic.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780747573500

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 March 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

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History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Science & Nature Tim Adler

About the Author

Tim Adler is the author of The Producers: Money, Movies and Who Really Calls the Shots and editor of film trade magazine Screen Finance, described as 'highly influential' by the London Evening Standard. He has also written about the movie industry for, among others, the Financial Times, the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Business.