"go, if you must"

NEVER FALL IN LOVE WITH 

This is where it all began. In Michael Caine's book, "Acting on Film", he states that, you should never fall in love with your leading lady. Alex Michaels and his Cinematographer Robert Banks thought that was an interesting theme for a movie. 

WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE CHECK

Ernest Hemingway said, sometimes you have to kill your darlings. One of Alex 's favorite scenes never made it into "go, if you must" the way it was written. It involved "Michael Caine" in silhouette walking across a stage in front of a movie screen while a scene from the version of "go, if you must" that Sammy shot plays out. This scene became the one with David Manocchio as the Producer watching footage from Sammy 's first film "The Romance of being Razor Sharp". This became Alex 's way to make use of this footage and weave it into the story. Because the footage was already shot it saved a lot on the budget.

This movie, "The Romance of being Razor Sharp" becomes an important part of the story because it shows what Sammy could once do, and why Michael Caine hired him to direct "Go, if You Must".

ALEX P. MICHAELS ON 

PLAYING SAMMY TRICK

"I don't think any of my characters are choir boys.  I will say that Sammy is an interesting guy to play.  Unfortunately people will make comparisons because we are both directors. Yet, I think Sammy makes choices based on his heart and maybe not what is best for his career. Then again, what is more important: making a great film or being in love?  The answer is... Well,  I'll have to get back with you on that one." Alex

The original script can be found on these pages, although the Movie that premiered on IFILM  and was shown 9 November, 2000 at the Ohio Independent Film Festival had significant changes.

Some of the changes were made for aesthetic reasons and other changes were a matter of budget and time restrictions.  We would like to thank IFILM for the world premiere of "go, if you must".