Just in time for the 50th anniversary of The Way We Were (1973) is a new book focusing upon the film. The romantic film starred Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, written by screenwriter Arthur Laurents. Despite an underwhelming preview, the film was revised significantly in order to save it.
Robert Hofler’s The Way They Were: How Epic Battles and Bruised Egos Brought a Classic Hollywood Love Story to the Screen delves into the creation and history of the film, in addition to the development and legacy of the characters. Hofler relies upon unpublished writings and interviews with some of the film’s stars in order to create a definitive account of the film.
Fans of the film are sure to enjoy this deep dive into the backstory and overall significance of this film.
The Way They Were: How Epic Battles and Bruised Egos Brought a Classic Hollywood Love Story to the Screen is available for purchase via Kensington Publishing Corp.
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