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(More customer reviews)As the Hollywood producer who found, developed, and sold the script and ultimately produced the movie SLAP SHOT, I have to congratulate Jackson for having done an incredible job depicting in fascinating detail everything relevant to the making of what has turned out to be a classic cult movie. This book is scrupulously well researched, and (unlike many books about Hollywood) scrupulously fair and accurate as well--and wonderfully written. Everyone associated with the film is in Jackson's debt, and I could not recommend the book more highly to any fan of the movie and or the game!
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How a movie about minor league hockey became a box office hit-and an international cult classic
Even thirty-odd years after Slap Shot's release, diehard hockey fans can still recite scenes of dialogue by heart, making lines like "putting on the foil" just common argot for the devoted. Yet many may be surprised to learn that the true story behind the making of the film is as captivating as the film itself. In The Making of Slap Shot, veteran sports writer Jonathon Jackson lets fans not only relive just how the film was made, but brings to light surprising facts (i.e., Al Pacino was the first choice for the role of Reggie Dunlop; almost every scene-even the absurd and unbelievable ones-depicts a real life event). With access to those involved in the making of the film, he brings to life some of the magic behind the creation of memorable scenes and characters, especially the Charleston Chiefs, one of the most popular fictional sports teams in history.
Based on interviews with over 50 cast members, production staff, and anyone of note involved in the film's creation
Destined to be a collectible and keepsake (along with the jerseys, bobbleheads, and other paraphernalia associated with the film), The Making of Slapshot is a must for fans eager to learn even more about their favorite film.
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