Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 264 Rehearsing the movie "The Godfather"? With great ability comes great responsibility!

Let professional people do professional things.

This is the idea that Bao Guowei has always adhered to.

Therefore, he had no intention of getting involved in movies and dramas. Instead, he entered the set with the mentality of a student.

The Chinachem Hotel, later renamed the famous Peace Hotel, was put into use last year.

When Bao Guowei arrived here, the venue was already filled with equipment. Apparently Liming Wei had already moved all the filming equipment here.

As soon as he walked in, Liming Wei greeted Bao Guowei from a distance and trotted over.

"Bingwen? Bingwen! You are finally here. I have been waiting for you for a long time."

Seeing the excitement on Bao Guowei's Liming Wei's face, he immediately pulled Bao Guowei and said.

"Our studio is now in use. I will take you to see all the actors. They are all carefully selected by me."

"Don't worry, I'll leave the filming of this movie to you for peace of mind."

"Did John Ford know?"

"I found a good friend in the United States who is responsible for docking and cooperation matters, and Mr. Masto, who also seems to be very enthusiastic. With the help of several of them, there has been news about the companies I am cooperating with these days. "

"This is John Ford, who specially sent a transoceanic telegram saying that he wanted to win the director of "The Godfather"."

Then explained.

Speaking of this, Liming Wei immediately became excited.

Bao Guowei nodded and explained: "Now that the sales of "The Godfather" are booming in the European and American markets, many foreigners have already said they want to make related movies."

After feeling at ease, Liming Wei finally revealed today’s shooting target.

Bao Guowei naturally has other considerations. His work of "The Godfather" is actually different from the original work. It not only adds the character of Bruce Lee, but also adds many elements of traditional Chinese values.

"It is said that Paramount Pictures took over our order. We will provide the script and part of the funds through a 50-50 split, and they will provide the shooting conditions and manpower. I will also take people to the United States later to specially With this filming arrangement in hand, I believe we can successfully film "The Godfather."

Bao Guowei looked at the other party with interest and asked, "Do you want to give up "The Godfather"?"

Bao Guowei frowned and searched inside his head.

In fact, Bao Guowei did not say anything else. John Ford not only directed his first talkie last year, he will also win fifth place next year with "Arrowsmith." Academy Awards.

"Didn't I ask you to contact Hollywood in the United States? The funding and location issues have been solved, and the actor is not a foreigner, right?"

But now when Bao Guowei looked around, there seemed to be no foreign faces around him, but he seemed to see a few familiar faces in the film industry.

These things should never be photographed by Westerners, who knows how they would misinterpret the meaning.

He sounded as if his work had been welcomed.

The studio was a mess, with sets, props and actors all under intensive preparation.

Liming Wei paused and continued.

"The American director who just directed The Scotsman?"

It's not that Bao Guowei is still "kneeling", it's just that the two of them had already discussed it before. If this movie "The Godfather" wants to have the taste of the original work and open up the market overseas, it is not necessary to use foreign actors. Few things.

Then Liming Wei shook his head helplessly.

"How is this possible!" Liming Wei immediately became anxious, like a puppy whose tail was stepped on. "How could I give up the opportunity you gave me, Bingwen? But if you want to hand it over to an American to direct, this is indeed a good choice."

Hearing this, Bao Guowei touched his stubble. It was true that he didn't see the letter, because there were so many letters at home that it made sense that he couldn't take care of them for a while.

"Hey!" Liming Wei came closer and suddenly felt that becoming Bao Guowei's friend was not a bad idea. Bao Guowei frowned and stepped back a little.

He pointed to the camera seat not far away and said.

After saying this, Liming Wei's face became a little sad.

It can be said that during this era, he was one of the greatest directors in America.

In this era, even if people in the same city often send news, they still use letters.

"Thank you for your communication. I contacted Mr. Matos, a reporter from the New York Times, and he specially gave us the contact information of major film and television companies in the United States."

Liming Wei then smiled awkwardly and said.

Liming Wei showed a confident smile on his face, and it seemed that it was a very happy thing to be able to answer questions in front of Bao Guowei.

After glancing at the venue, Bao Guowei was immediately confused, and he couldn't help asking curiously.

After all, not every household has the conditions to install a telephone.

"Bingwen, you must not have read the letter I sent you."

The main reason why Bao Guowei is so impressed by this man is that he is the man who has won the most Oscars for Best Director in history.

Liming Wei also pulled over two small benches, and then a mysterious smile appeared on his face, as if he was asking for credit.

"Forget it, you're a busy man, I just didn't see it."

"These Americans were extremely arrogant at first, thinking that we Chinese people couldn't make any good films. But after they found out that it was your work, they immediately couldn't sit still."

Bao Guowei patted the other party on the shoulder to reassure him.

"With your words, I, Liming Wei, will definitely be your most loyal friend, Bao Bingwen, from now on!" Liming Wei said excitedly.

"Paramount needs a sample film, so I plan to use the existing actors to perform a part, which can be regarded as a sample for the subsequent film."

"Have you selected the clip?"

After understanding the reason, Bao Guowei immediately recalled countless classic scenes in the movie "The Godfather".

Thinking that those scenes were about to be recreated, he felt a little excited.

Liming Wei went to the set and handed a script to Bao Guowei.

Bao Guowei took a closer look and found that it was not what he expected. Marlon Brando played the scene where the godfather receives various requests in the office.

This section can be said to be one of the most famous scenes in the movie.

The phrase "I will give him an offer he can't refuse" has even more influence on the culture of a generation.

But think about it, this plot requires too high acting skills from the actor who plays the godfather. It can be said that one person's performance determines the quality of the entire film.

It's really inappropriate as a sample.

"Is it the scene where Michael killed Jack and the drug lord Sollozzo in the restaurant?"

After just reading a few sentences, Bao Guowei recalled this plot.

"Yes." Liming Wei has indeed done a lot of homework, and he speaks clearly and logically.

"I have studied this plot. It is one of the important scenes for Michael, one of the protagonists, to grow up. The police chief and Sollozzo are waiting for an opportunity to murder the godfather, and the people who protect the godfather in the hospital are members of the Corleone family, but The police sergeant can use excuses to drive them away. If they resist, they will be arrested for illegally holding guns and causing trouble.

If Michael does not kill these two men, Sollozzo can assassinate the godfather. This is the reason why Michael, who behaves decently, has to take action. "

Bao Guowei nodded, and his mind naturally recalled the plot of "The Godfather".

"This plot is excellent and very tense. It is a good reference for Paramount Company. However, the choice of Michael and the control of the rhythm of the picture are extremely important."

"So I brought in one of the most proud actors."

Liming Wei is not only a film director, but also founded the Greater China Lily Film Company. With this resource, it is very convenient to choose a suitable candidate. After saying that, he pulled over an actor with a straight face, thick eyebrows and a decent expression.

The actor was very excited when he saw Bao Guowei. He quickly reached out his hand and said in a strange accent.

"Mr. Bao Guowei, I have long admired your name. I am very happy to meet you."

The actor, dressed in a suit, was so excited that he even bowed.

This behavior made Bao Guowei frown, and he couldn't help but ask Liming Wei, "Is he Japanese?"

Liming Wei burst out laughing. He pointed at the actor and said, "How could I use a Japanese as the leading actor? This guy is called Jin Yan. He was born in Seoul, the peninsula. He immigrated to China with his parents when he was a child. He used to love watching movies. So he came to work for me in the movie, and by chance I asked him to come on as a substitute. I didn’t expect that this guy is very talented in acting, and he is now considered one of the top actors in the Shanghai film industry.”

An implicit smile appeared on Jin Yan's face, and he obviously respected Bao Guowei.

"Thanks to Boss Li, otherwise I would have been a homeless man on the streets."

Golden flame?
Bao Guowei kept repeating this name, and it took him a long time to find information about him from the database in his mind.

What is surprising is that this famous actor during the Republic of China was not only a naturalized actor from the peninsula, but also had a strong enthusiasm for advanced revolutionary ideas.

Because of his admiration for Brother Xun, he once changed his name to "Jin Xun", and later joined the Left-wing Dramatists Alliance.

Later, after the Japanese entered the Shanghai Stock Exchange, they also coerced and lured him to shoot a propaganda film. In order to avoid the persecution of the Japanese, he fled to Xiangjiang.

Bao Guowei squinted his eyes and suddenly felt that this was an object that could be developed, and silently remembered the name in his heart.

After chatting, Liming Wei went to gather a group of actors to start preparing for rehearsal.

The cameras of this period were extremely large, and the film used was extremely precious, so all scenes and shots had to be carefully polished and rehearsed before they could actually be shot on camera.

Bao Guowei pulled a small stool for himself. Even though he is a second generation, this is the first time for him to see the rehearsal on the set, and he is still a little curious.

This clip is also relatively simple, with only three main characters actually appearing.

They are the youngest son of the Corleone family, Michael.

Detective Chief Jack, and drug lord Sollozzo.

The most important part is that of Michael.

Boom! The gramophone played the roar of a train that had already been recorded.

The drama inside the venue started immediately.

Michael, played by Jin Yan, first appears in the restroom of the restaurant.

The sound of the roaring train is very carefully described in Bao Guowei's novel. The roaring of the train again and again foreshadows Michael's anxiety after getting the pistol in the bathroom.

"Jin Yan did a pretty good job."

Bao Guowei, who has watched the original movie and is also the author, commented on Jin Yan's performance.

Liming Wei wears a beret and holds a loudspeaker in his hand. He looks a bit like a great director.

He also showed a smile on his face and said, "Don't worry, Jin Yan is very talented. You can see how he can interpret this complex emotion of anxiety and determination vividly."

"Are you feeling better?"

Immediately afterwards, Michael entered the restaurant, and the actor who played Sollozzo spoke. He said in a slightly teasing tone while eating steak.

"Boy Mike, you know me, right?"

"Just like your dad, he is also Italian. He is in a bad situation right now. When he gets better, we can form an alliance and settle everything in the end."

Actor Sollozzo's words continued to echo in the studio, and actor Jin Yan also entered the scene. His eyes were confused at first, and his eyes gradually became absent-minded. It was obvious that he was not listening to the other party's speech. There seemed to be a celestial being in his head. General war.

But this confusion did not last long.

Boom! Then there was the sound of a train roaring from the gramophone. Accompanied by this sound, "Michael" did not hesitate at all, and skillfully displayed the movements he had rehearsed countless times.

He stood up, pulled out the prepared pistol from his arms, and then there was a "bang" sound, "Solozzo's" head moved back, followed by the throat and eyebrows of the police sergeant next to him.

Then "Michael" overturned the table, and while the "diners" next to him were still confused, "Michael" quickly left the restaurant.

There was another "pop" and he threw the pistol to the ground.

Just as "Michael" disappeared from the door of the restaurant, the actress inside the restaurant let out a timely scream.

"Ah~~~"

"Crack!"

Everything went so perfectly that even Liming Wei couldn't help but stand up and shouted loudly with a trumpet.

"Yes, that's right! Jin Yan, you did a great job! This is the effect you want! The photographer will save this part!"

There was a burst of joy on the set, and even the extras couldn't help but stand up and applaud.

The two middle-aged actors who played the role of the police chief and the drug lord also climbed up from the mess, with smiles on their faces and seemed to be talking about something.

It seems that in order to make this film a success, Liming Wei should have promised everyone a lot of benefits.

"Brother Bingwen, what do you think?" Liming Wei was still looking forward to Bao Guowei's evaluation.

Narrowing his eyes, Bao Guowei also stood up. He nodded and focused on Jin Yan.

"The performance was really good, it was eight points as I expected."

The latter bowed repeatedly, with excitement on his face.

"Thank you Mr. Bingwen!"

Liming Wei also patted Bao Guowei on the shoulder.

"With your words, I will be motivated for the rest of my shooting."

Bao Guowei was not polite at all. Jin Yan's performance in front of him really made him feel amazing.

It can be said that there was never a shortage of talents during the Republic of China, it was just a lack of vision for discovering talents.

Chang Kaishen is one of the most failed cases.

When leaving, Bao Guowei left a business card for the other party, saying that if you have any difficulties in the future, you can contact him. Jin Yan was naturally grateful.

As for why?
Mainly because Bao Guowei thought about himself. Although he could not blatantly support Davarish, he could use his influence to continue to grow Davarish's group!
Guiding Wei Junming and Xu Kun is one of the attempts of this idea, and it seems that it can continue in the future.

When he returned to the car, Bao Guowei was in a very happy mood, but Cao Yanhai always seemed to cause "trouble" for him.

He showed two rows of big white teeth and said in a very unflattering tone.

"Master is here again. There is a problem with Cao Yu. It is said that there are some minor problems caused by the rehearsal of the drama. You may need to go take a look."

"Whoo~"

Bao Guowei exhaled and could only comfort himself with that classic line from later generations.

The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.

He waved his hand and said, "Let's go to the Golden Grand Theater. Cao Yu should be there. Let's go and have a look."

With a bang, the accelerator was pressed hard, and the car immediately disappeared in front of the Chinachem Hotel.

(End of this chapter)