The Way We Were: The Making of a Romantic Classic

About this book

The Way We Were: a nostalgia drenched bittersweet romance starring superstars Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford at the peaks of their careers and a story for everyone who was ever loved with passion if not wisely. A smash hit around the world whose power echoes to this dayyet a film whose success was so far from assured that one studio executive was heard to exclaim: Barbra Streisand doesnt sing and she plays a communistare you trying to kill me?! But succeed the film did propelled by a smash-hit title song and career defining performances from Streisand and Redford. Now just in time for the 50th anniversary of the films release best-selling author Tom Santopietro provides the definitive inside story behind the challenges disputes and creative passions of those who fought to make this landmark film. Charting the path from screenwriter Arthur Laurentss initial inspiration to the fervent talk of a possible sequel Santopietro mingles reverence and wry humor to decode the mysterious chemistry between Streisand and Redford that created a romance for the ages. Filled with humorous location anecdotes and fascinating first-hand accounts by actors film historians and members of the creative team The Way We Were: The Making of a Romantic Classic is a witty thoughtful and loving book for everyone who cherishes this American classic.