The Way We Were: The Making of a Romantic Classic

The Way We Were: A nostalgic romance starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, directed by Sydney *******, was a smash hit worldwide but faced initial skepticism due to Streisand's singing and communist portrayal. The film's success was due to its title song and career-defining performances, and a new behind-the-scenes account by Tom Santopietro features insights from Streisand, Woods, Chiles, and Bergman. The book explores the challenges, disputes, and creative passions of those involved in making the landmark film, offering a witty and thoughtful look at the chemistry between Streisand and Redford.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2023
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press

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 Day—Yet a Film Whose Success Was So Far from Assured That One Studio Executive Was Heard to Exclaim: "Barbra Streisand Doesn't Sing and She Plays a Communist—Are 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 Film's Release, This Behind-the-Scenes Account from Best-Selling Author Tom Santopietro Features New Insights from Barbra Streisand, James Woods, Lois Chiles, and Alan Bergman, Providing 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 Laurents's 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.

Weight: 686g
Dimension: 235 x 160 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493071258