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.
Thank you for your consideration of our book. You can reach the authors directly at confidentialbook@gmail.com should you have any question. Sincerely, Joseph Gelman and Meir Doron.
From the Inside Flap
Arnon Milchan as led an extraordinary life. The kind of life one would read about in a John Le Carre 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 aweinspiring 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, L.A. 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 importatnt intelligence operations.
Confidential is packed with stunning new revelations and opens a window into the world of a real covert operative, who evolved into a genuine member of Hollywood's royal elite.
From the Back Cover
"Arnon is a special man. His activities gave us a huge advantage, strategically, diplomaticay, and technologically. In my present position as president, I am restrained from recommending any single individual for our highest defense-related honor, but undoutedly, Arnon Milchan is worthy of such an acknjowledgment, and that's as close to a recommendation that I, as president, can give."
Shimon Peres, President of Israel
"Never, never tell jokes about a man with easy access to weapons of mass destruction."
Peter Chernin, former CEO, News Corporation
Arnon Milchan... is a loyal and generous friend who also happens to be a great long-term and trustworthy prtner."
Rupert Murdoch, CEO, News Corporation
"Compared to some of the people out there [in Hollywood] who have nothing on them but an Armani suit, Arnon is the real thing... He spins circles around those other guys."
Robert De Niro
Arnon has never forgotten where he came from... in the emotional, deeply personal way that he as been attached to Israel and Israeli projects. He has always remembered his country.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel
"Beyond the whispers and the movies, few people know of Arnon's role in supplying Israel with its defense needs, and in creating its ultimate deterrence capabilities... For me, he is 'Mr. Israel.'"
Sumner Redstone, Chairman of the Board, Viacom Inc.
About the Author
Meir Doron was raised in the town of Rehovot, Israel, the hometown of Arnon Milchan, and knew the extended Milchan family. He is an award-winning screenwriter (winner of the Prix Italy, 1986, for his film Bread), and has worked over the past three decades as a journalist and editor, specializing in security and political affairs. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Joseph Gelman was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. At the age of eighteen he volunteered for three years of service in an Israeli paratroop reconnaissance unit. After returning to the United States he worked as a consultant to the past President and Chairman of AIPAC on US-Israeli relations and defense-related matters. He has worked as a private consultant for political campaigns, speechwriting, government relations, international marketing, and as a columnist. He currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.
