Completed shortly before he died, this autobiography of Cubby Broccoli is the story of one of Hollywood's leading film makers, from the farmlands of Long Island and the life of an immigrant to becoming the architect of a major film-production company. The book describes how he kept in touch with Howard Hughes by means of remote control from Hughes's hermetically sealed Las Vegas penthouse suite, and also provides accounts of Broccoli's relationships with other Hollywood personalities, such as Cary Grant (best man at his wedding to Dana), Sean Connery, Ursula Andress and Joan Crawford.
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Broccoli's posthumously published autobiography is a tour de force of the Hollywood scenery. As the producing force of the Bond franchise from 1962, in partnership with Harry Saltzman until 1975, Broccoli occupies a truly unique place in cinema. Fortunately this book was written at the end of his long life and gives us the full story. Perhaps surprisingly the book does not touch upon Bond until half way through, which gives the book a well-rounded flavour and scope. As well as being at times very sad, the book is hugely funny and throughout brings a smile to the face. There are many positive elements to this book and Broccoli does not come across as arrogant in any way, despite his lofty position in cinema. The downsides to this book are purely political, where Broccoli tried to explain away some of the accusations of anti-Communism made against his films. The main things to watch out for in this book, aside from the fascinating insight into James Bond, are Broccoli's comments on the film industry in the 1940s and 50s and his friendship with the reclusive Howard Hughes. This book works on two levels - an excellent read on Bond, and an outstanding introduction to Hollywood and how one of its most successful products made it big.
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Cubby Broccoli was a businessman who made films - and made himself a lot of money out of it. He wasn't a producer working for a big studio; he owned half of the action as well, which must have made him immensely rich. The book describes all that and an intimate account of Broccoli's life and the making of the Bond films. Bond fans with an interest in the business side of film-making will be especially fascinated and this is a great entertaining must-read to sit down with over Christmas. It's an unusual book because it is an autobiography published posthumously but right up-to-date over two years since Broccoli died. It is a fitting tribute to the man who brought the world James Bond on film. But i could have been better written and sometimes it feels as though it is written for insiders and more of a tribute nd a good read. Some years and events are skipped over such as the sacking of Timothy Dalton and the appointment of Pierce Brosnan. The rows with MGM over the making of Goldeneye are conveniently forgotten. There are continual barbs throughout the book for former Bonds; Sean Connery, George Lazenby and Roger Moore who Broccoli says that being Bond went to their heads.
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A Roller Coaster Ride Indeed!
8 April 2000
By Ben Fink
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Format:Hardcover
The promotion poster for this wonderful autobiography of Cubby Broccoli describes it as "A roller-coaster ride throught the life of one of Hollywood's best-loved film producers," and it couldn't be more right. I admit it may be a tad boring if you have no interest in the James Bond films or their creators, but if you do, you will find this book to be a fascinating look at the life of the producer who spent almost 30 years of his life creating the most successful film series in history. The book begins by describing the immigrant experience of his family and continues to chart a real-life example of the American Dream in action -- the story of a poor broccoli farmer from New York who grew up to receive the Thalberg Award and have his name inscribed on a star in Hollywood. In this book, Broccoli also tells fascinating insider stories about such hollywood greats as Howard Hughes and Victor Mature, which will interest even those who could care less about Bond. I dock the book a star only because of the long, boring passages toward the end (written by Donald Zec, I think)regarding the numerous takeovers of United Artists and Broccoli's efforts to keep the company in good hands (ever wonder why there were no Bond movies produced between '89 and '95?). Other than these passages, however, I have found that "When the Snow Melts" is the only autobiography I haven't been able to put down!
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19 Dec 2012
By JCN
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This is one of the worst biographies I have ever read. If you know anything about James Bond's film career, you will know more than is said in this self aggrandizing book.
The only worthy and new knowledge this biography brings to the series is the legal wrangling during the mid seventies as Harry Saltzman sold his shares of Eon Productions. It fleshes out the real life court room and board room dramas taking place.
Other than that, When The Snow Melts is a waste of time.
The only worthy and new knowledge this biography brings to the series is the legal wrangling during the mid seventies as Harry Saltzman sold his shares of Eon Productions. It fleshes out the real life court room and board room dramas taking place.
Other than that, When The Snow Melts is a waste of time.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cubby Broccoli Biography By Donald Zec
5 Dec 2011
By spy007bondman
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Format:Paperback
This is a incredible journey in Albert R. Broccoli with his past producers includes his relationship with all of them.The author slam dunked George Lazenby performance..then had a change of heart..due to cubby's talks in his wheelchair...This is abridged edition.
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