Draft:Billy Knight (film)
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Comment: If the film released, please add multiple critical reviews from reliable sources to pass notability. RangersRus (talk) 15:00, 5 April 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Please add reviews of this film by major film critics. Your Rotten Tomatoes link is not working. Gheus (talk) 12:44, 5 April 2025 (UTC)
| Billy Knight | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Alec Griffen Roth |
| Written by | Alec Griffen Roth |
| Starring | Al Pacino, Charlie Heaton, Diana Silvers |
Release date | TBA |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Billy Knight is a 2024 American independent drama film written and directed by Alec Griffen Roth. The film stars Al Pacino, Charlie Heaton, and Diana Silvers in a coming-of-age story centered on grief, legacy, and artistic identity. It premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 9, 2024. [1][2]
Plot
[edit]Alex, a film student in Los Angeles, grapples with the death of his estranged father, a once-promising screenwriter. While sorting through his belongings, Alex finds a cryptic, unfinished screenplay titled Billy Knight. Consumed by the mystery, Alex embarks on a personal and artistic journey, aided by fellow student Emily. The enigmatic Billy Knight (played by Pacino) manifests as a dreamlike figure symbolizing memory, regret, and unrealized ambition.[3][4]
Cast
[edit]- Al Pacino as Billy Knight
- Charlie Heaton as Alex
- Diana Silvers as Emily
- Patrick Schwarzenegger as Max
- Steve Bastoni as Dean Collins
Production
[edit]Billy Knight was first announced in December 2022, with Al Pacino joining the project as the titular character.[5] The film was written and directed by Alec Griffen Roth in his directorial debut, drawing inspiration from his own father’s life and artistic struggles.[3] Roth stated that he intended to explore “what we leave behind creatively, and how art becomes a conversation between generations.”[6]
Filming took place in early 2023 in Los Angeles, primarily using practical university locations and local studios.[7] According to production designer Maria Jackson, the visual aesthetic aimed to blend "classic 1970s Hollywood textures with the surrealism of memory and grief."[8]
The film was produced by Warren Fischer, Autumn Bailey-Ford, and Chad Rosen. It was independently financed with support from local production grants and private investors.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Santa Barbara Film Festival 2024: Indie Debuts Spotlight Emerging Directors". IndieWire. February 10, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ "Al Pacino Drama Billy Knight Gets March Release". Variety. February 22, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ a b "Inside Alec Griffen Roth's Personal Inspiration for Billy Knight". The Hollywood Reporter. March 8, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ "'Billy Knight' Trailer: Al Pacino Guides a Young Filmmaker on a Personal Journey". Collider. February 1, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (December 15, 2022). "Al Pacino To Star In Indie Drama Billy Knight From First-Time Filmmaker Alec Griffen Roth". Deadline. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ "Director Alec Griffen Roth Discusses Legacy and Imagination in Billy Knight". The Film Stage. March 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ "Filming Begins for Billy Knight Starring Al Pacino and Charlie Heaton". Variety. January 10, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ "On Set With Billy Knight: Inside the Art Direction of Al Pacino's Latest Film". LA Weekly. March 6, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Billy Knight at IMDb
Category:2024 films Category:2024 drama films Category:2024 independent films Category:American independent films Category:American drama films Category:Films set in Los Angeles Category:Films about filmmaking Category:Directorial debut films