An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year old letter written to him by John Lennon.
Director:
Dan FogelmanWriter:
Dan Fogelman (screenplay)Stars:
Melissa Benoist, Al Pacino, Christopher Plummer |Storyline
Inspired by a true story, Al Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny
Collins, who can't give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager
(Christopher Plummer) uncovers a 40 year-old undelivered letter written
to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a
heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find true love and begin a
second act. An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year old letter written to him by John Lennon.
In theaters March 20, writer/director Dan Fogelman’s comedy drama finds aging Danny Collins (Pacino) unwilling to give up his very, very rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. However, as seen in this exclusive clip his manager (Christopher Plummer) gives him a lost letter that John Lennon — yes, that John Lennon — wrote to him in 1971. The note causes Danny to get his life back on track, reconnect with his son (Bobby Cannavale) and his family, and perhaps find love with a hotel worker (Annette Bening).
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The project was originally set up at Warner Bros and set to star Steve CarellJulianne Moore and Jeremy Renner were originally cast but after some financing problems the actors moved on and were replaced by Annette Bening and Bobby Cannavale. before going into turnaround in 2011.
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For those playing the Al Pacino edition of Movie Bingo at home, you’ve had a lot of characters to check off: the Godfather, a football coach, a bunch of cops, mobsters and lawyers, the devil, a suicide doctor, a sports gambling agent, a CIA recruiter, etc. But Danny Collins brings a whole new role into the Oscar winner’s wide-ranging filmography, that of a Steven Tyler-esque 1970s rocker.In theaters March 20, writer/director Dan Fogelman’s comedy drama finds aging Danny Collins (Pacino) unwilling to give up his very, very rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. However, as seen in this exclusive clip his manager (Christopher Plummer) gives him a lost letter that John Lennon — yes, that John Lennon — wrote to him in 1971. The note causes Danny to get his life back on track, reconnect with his son (Bobby Cannavale) and his family, and perhaps find love with a hotel worker (Annette Bening).
’Danny Collins,’ a movie inspired by a real-life story that involved John Lennon and features songs by the late Beatle, will open in theaters next month. You can watch the trailer, which includes Lennon’s ‘Instant Karma,’ above.
The film, which stars Al Pacino, is based on the life of Steve Tilston, an up-and-coming musician who gave an interview in 1971 in which he worried about the trappings of fame. Lennon read that article and wrote a letter to Tilston offering his encouragement and his home phone number. But the letter got lost, and Tilston only became aware of its existence in 2005, when a collector tracked him down.
In this movie, Danny Collins becomes a major star and turns into exactly what he never wanted to be — a nostalgia act with nothing left to say and somewhat of a joke. The arrival of a man bearing Lennon’s letter makes him realize how far he has fallen, so he goes on a quest for redemption. He cancels a tour and moves into a hotel in New Jersey, where he tries to rediscover his muse and connect with the adult son he’s never met.
There have been some changes since we first wrote about this movie two years ago. In addition to the title change (it was first called ‘Imagine’), Bobby Cannavale is now playing the son instead of Jeremy Renner, and Annette Bening has replaced Julianne Moore as the hotel manager. Jennifer Garner and Christopher Plummer also have major roles.
The film, which stars Al Pacino, is based on the life of Steve Tilston, an up-and-coming musician who gave an interview in 1971 in which he worried about the trappings of fame. Lennon read that article and wrote a letter to Tilston offering his encouragement and his home phone number. But the letter got lost, and Tilston only became aware of its existence in 2005, when a collector tracked him down.
In this movie, Danny Collins becomes a major star and turns into exactly what he never wanted to be — a nostalgia act with nothing left to say and somewhat of a joke. The arrival of a man bearing Lennon’s letter makes him realize how far he has fallen, so he goes on a quest for redemption. He cancels a tour and moves into a hotel in New Jersey, where he tries to rediscover his muse and connect with the adult son he’s never met.
There have been some changes since we first wrote about this movie two years ago. In addition to the title change (it was first called ‘Imagine’), Bobby Cannavale is now playing the son instead of Jeremy Renner, and Annette Bening has replaced Julianne Moore as the hotel manager. Jennifer Garner and Christopher Plummer also have major roles.
Read More: Watch Trailer for Al Pacino's John Lennon-Inspired Movie ‘Danny Collins’ | http://ultimateclassicrock.com/danny-collins-trailer/?trackback=tsmclip
The film, which stars Al Pacino, is
based on the life of Steve Tilston, an up-and-coming musician who gave
an interview in 1971 in which he worried about the trappings of fame.
Lennon read that article and wrote a letter to Tilston offering his
encouragement and his home phone number. But the letter got lost, and
Tilston only became aware of its existence in 2005, when a collector
tracked him down.
In this movie, Danny Collins becomes a major star and turns into exactly what he never wanted to be — a nostalgia act with nothing left to say and somewhat of a joke. The arrival of a man bearing Lennon’s letter makes him realize how far he has fallen, so he goes on a quest for redemption. He cancels a tour and moves into a hotel in New Jersey, where he tries to rediscover his muse and connect with the adult son he’s never met.
There have been some changes since we first wrote about this movie two years ago. In addition to the title change (it was first called ‘Imagine’), Bobby Cannavale is now playing the son instead of Jeremy Renner, and Annette Bening has replaced Julianne Moore as the hotel manager. Jennifer Garner and Christopher Plummer also have major roles.
Read More: Watch Trailer for Al Pacino's John Lennon-Inspired Movie ‘Danny Collins’ | http://ultimateclassicrock.com/danny-collins-trailer/?trackback=tsmclip
In this movie, Danny Collins becomes a major star and turns into exactly what he never wanted to be — a nostalgia act with nothing left to say and somewhat of a joke. The arrival of a man bearing Lennon’s letter makes him realize how far he has fallen, so he goes on a quest for redemption. He cancels a tour and moves into a hotel in New Jersey, where he tries to rediscover his muse and connect with the adult son he’s never met.
There have been some changes since we first wrote about this movie two years ago. In addition to the title change (it was first called ‘Imagine’), Bobby Cannavale is now playing the son instead of Jeremy Renner, and Annette Bening has replaced Julianne Moore as the hotel manager. Jennifer Garner and Christopher Plummer also have major roles.
Read More: Watch Trailer for Al Pacino's John Lennon-Inspired Movie ‘Danny Collins’ | http://ultimateclassicrock.com/danny-collins-trailer/?trackback=tsmclip
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