When the Snow Melts: The Autobiography of Cubby Broccoli [Hardcover]

Albert R. Broccoli (Author), Donald Zec (Author), Cubby Broccoli (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1999 | ISBN-10: 0752211625 | ISBN-13: 978-0752211626

Completed shortly before he died, this autobiography of Cubby Broccoli is the story of one of Hollywood's leading film makers, from the farmlands of Long Island and the life of an immigrant to becoming the architect of a major film-production company. The book describes how he kept in touch with Howard Hughes by means of remote control from Hughes's hermetically sealed Las Vegas penthouse suite, and also provides accounts of Broccoli's relationships with other Hollywood personalities, such as Cary Grant (best man at his wedding to Dana), Sean Connery, Ursula Andress and Joan Crawford.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 343 pages
• Publisher: Trans-Atlantic Publications (April 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752211625
• ISBN-13: 978-0752211626
• Product Dimensions: 23.3 x 14.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,344,951 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Roller Coaster Ride Indeed!, April 8, 2000

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Ben Fink - See all my reviews

This review is from: When the Snow Melts: The Autobiography of Cubby Broccoli (Hardcover)

The promotion poster for this wonderful autobiography of Cubby Broccoli describes it as "A roller-coaster ride throught the life of one of Hollywood's best-loved film producers," and it couldn't be more right. I admit it may be a tad boring if you have no interest in the James Bond films or their creators, but if you do, you will find this book to be a fascinating look at the life of the producer who spent almost 30 years of his life creating the most successful film series in history. The book begins by describing the immigrant experience of his family and continues to chart a real-life example of the American Dream in action -- the story of a poor broccoli farmer from New York who grew up to receive the Thalberg Award and have his name inscribed on a star in Hollywood. In this book, Broccoli also tells fascinating insider stories about such hollywood greats as Howard Hughes and Victor Mature, which will interest even those who could care less about Bond. I dock the book a star only because of the long, boring passages toward the end (written by Donald Zec, I think)regarding the numerous takeovers of United Artists and Broccoli's efforts to keep the company in good hands (ever wonder why there were no Bond movies produced between '89 and '95?). Other than these passages, however, I have found that "When the Snow Melts" is the only autobiography I haven't been able to put down!

3.0 out of 5 stars Cubby Broccoli Biography By Donald Zec, December 5, 2011

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spy007bondman "REW" (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When Snow Melts: the Autobiography of Cubby Broccoli Pb (Paperback)

This is a incredible journey in Albert R. Broccoli with his past producers includes his relationship with all of them.The author slam dunked George Lazenby performance..then had a change of heart..due to cubby's talks in his wheelchair...This is abridged edition.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MAN OF VISION, July 24, 2005

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gobirds2 (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When the Snow Melts: The Autobiography of Cubby Broccoli (Hardcover)

Albert R. Broccoli's impressive contribution to the cinema by bringing Ian Fleming's James Bond to the screen from DR. NO up to GOLDENEYE is truly undeniable. He was a great innovator and a survivor thanks to his own abilities to see a vision to its fruition. He had tremendous support from his family, associates and friends along the way. He created this great entourage of love and affection by just being who he was and nothing more. His humanitarianism and magnetic personality cannot be denied. I found this book to be both insightful and moving and remains a glowing tribute for all those who were touched by his vision.