When Oscar-winning director decides to go to Vietnam to film a version of Graham Greene's Cold War novella, he encounters problems. Casting American war hero Audie Murphy as the leading star has box-office power, but Audie is far from a director's kind of actor. He has his own unique perspective (and brings his long-time aide Willard Willingham with him for assistance). Michael Redgrave also joins the group. Russo interviewed Willingham extensively and all other surviving members of the cast and crew, including co-star Giorgia Moll, for the most interesting insider view of the making of a movie destined for box-office failure with the highest levels of talent.
NOW WITH over 50 SELDOM SEEN PHOTOS OF THE PRODUCTION IN VIETNAM.
NOW WITH over 50 SELDOM SEEN PHOTOS OF THE PRODUCTION IN VIETNAM.
