In the film world today, there is extraordinary attention paid to actors, actresses and directors, yet the producers who gave many of them their first breaks and helped mold their careers have managed to remain outside the limelight. This work covers producers who gave early breaks to actors and actresses like Al Pacino and Demi Moore, directors like Steven Spielberg and Todd Haynes, and writers like Aaron Sorkin. These legends may never have become known if not for their producers’ behind-the-scenes insight and ability to recognize talent. The book answers the age-old question, “What does a producer really do?,” as well as chronicles the journey’s each producer went on to get their top films to the big screen. Interviewees include:

*David Brown (Jaws, A Few Good Men)
*Martin Richards (The Shining, Chicago)
*Barbara Broccoli & Michael G. Wilson (Goldeneye, Die   Another Day)
*Dino DeLaurentiis (La Strada, Hannibal)
*Paula Wagner (Vanilla Sky, Mission Impossible)
*Michael Phillips (Taxi Driver, The Sting)
*Barbara De Fina (Goodfellas, Casino)
*Mace Neufeld (The Hunt for Red October, Patriot Games)
*Lauren Shuler Donner (You’ve Got Mail, X-Men)
*John Lyons (Boogie Nights, Austin Powers in   Goldmember)
*Robert Chartoff (Rocky, Raging Bull)
*Christine Vachon (Kids, Boys Don’t Cry)
*Martin Bregman (Dog Day Afternoon, Scarface)
*A. Kitman Ho (JFK, Hotel Rwanda)
*Scott Mosier (Clerks, Dogma)