Confidential: The Life of Secret Agent Turned Hollywood Tycoon- Arnon Milchan [Hardcover]

Meir Doron (Author), Joseph Gelman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2011

Arnon Milchan has led a secret double life. The kind of life one would read about in a John Le Carré spy novel or in a movie made by Hollywood colleagues Steven Spielberg or Oliver Stone. This is the story of a secret agent, of nuclear proliferation, billion-dollar high-tech defense transactions, ideology, patriotism, love, heartbreak, and the awe inspiring Hollywood career of a mysterious mogul. In a true story that puts James Bond to shame, Confidential details with nail-biting suspense how producer Arnon Milchan evolved from his youth into one of the most important covert agents that Israeli intelligence has ever fielded. From Iran to South Africa, from Poland to Taiwan and the US, Confidential casts a global net to expose the legendary producer of blockbusters like Pretty Woman, LA Confidential, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Meir Doron and Joseph Gelman methodically unveil Arnon Milchan's role as a key player in many of Israel s most important intelligence operations. Confidential is packed with stunning new revelations and opens a window into the world of a key covert operative, who evolved into a genuine member of Hollywood's royal elite.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Arnon is a special man. His activities gave us a huge advantage, strategically, diplomatically, and technologically. In my present position as president, I am restrained from recommending any single individual for our highest defense-related honor, but undoubtedly, Arnon Milchan is worthy of such an acknowledgment, and that's as close to a recommendation that I, as president, can give. -- Source: Shimon Peres, President of Israel.

Never, never tell jokes about a man with easy access to weapons of mass destruction. -- Source: Peter Chernin, former CEO of Fox Entertainment Group.

Arnon Milchan...is a loyal and generous friend who also happens to be a great longterm and trustworthy partner. -- Source: Rupert Murdoch, CEO, News Corporation.

From the Author

Thank you for your consideration of our book. You can reach the authors directly at [e-mail] should you have any question. Sincerely, Joseph Gelman and Meir Doron.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 310 pages
• Publisher: Gefen Books; First Edition edition (August 15, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615433812
• ISBN-13: 978-0615433813
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 1.1 x 9.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #555,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting September 1, 2011

By HughH

Format:Hardcover

A simply fascinating story, well written and immensely entertaining about the man behind such movies as Pretty Woman, Brazil and LA Confidential and his double life as the man who gave Israel the atomic bomb. Truly a character out of James Bond type fiction.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars What a story! October 20, 2011

By ransomorama

Format:Hardcover

One of my friends recommended this book to me, and once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. It is almost unbelievable, but the authors know that it seems rather incredible, so they have carefully documented their sources and made sure that informed readers will take their reporting seriously. It isn't hard to imagine the book being a movie--and it would doubtless turn out to be a blockbuster like so many of Milchan's own films. Applause, applause!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating. A great read!!!! September 24, 2011

By Kluksie

Format:Hardcover

My family has been friends with Arnon for years though we of course didn't know about much that is in this book! It was a very interesting read, quite technical regarding the nuclear and weapons parts but fascinating nonetheless and easily readable, even for a novice. I loved all of the anecdotes from his years in the movie business. Incredible to learn how much he was actually involved in politically, culturally etc and with such success. (though not always! See Harry potter missed opportunity...)