AL PACINO Parties On As Aging Rocker In 'Danny Collins'
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 Lennon, he decides to change course and embark on a heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find love and begin his second act.
"It's very exciting to do what we're all about — putting film in the marketplace," said Bleecker Street's President of Distribution Jack Foley, who had served in the same role at Focus Features.
"[The film] has been with us since the beginning back in September and is a signature of what the company is about: entertainment that targets adult audiences." Foley noted that Danny Collins will sit most naturally with crowds 35 and above but added, "It can certainly play to younger people." Bleecker Street's marketing has targeted the 35-plus audience in the lead-up to this weekend's release. "Al Pacino is an icon among that crowd," said Foley. The movie was released last week, on March 19.
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