“Always remember three things: Have the definitive script ready before you begin to shoot. There’ll always be some changes, but they should be small ones. Second, work with people you trust and feel secure with. Remember good crew people you’ve worked with on other films and get them for your film. Third, make your actors feel very secure so they can do their job well.” As he left the set for the station wagon to return to his borrowed apartment, Coppola added one more thought: “I’ve managed to do none of these things on this film.”
