Billy Knight (film)
| Billy Knight | |
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| Directed by | Alec Griffen Roth |
| Written by | Alec Griffen Roth |
| Starring | Al Pacino Charlie Heaton Diana Silvers |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Billy Knight is a 2025 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 that is a "love letter to cinema...steeped in the history of this great art form."[2]
Plot
Alex, a film student in Los Angeles, grapples with the death of his father, a failed screenwriter. While sorting through his belongings, Alex finds a box of unfinished screenplays and a handkerchief with "Billy Knight" embroidered on it. This discovery puts Alex on a "magical Hollywood adventure to track down the Billy Knight".[3]
Cast
- Al Pacino as Billy Knight
- Charlie Heaton as Alex
- Diana Silvers as Emily
- Patrick Schwarzenegger
- Angela Sarafyan as Blake[4]
- Elsie Hewitt as Suzanna[5]
- Sara Sampaio as Gia[5]
Production
Billy Knight was production began in September 2022,[2] with Al Pacino starring as "Billy Knight".[6] The film was written and directed by Alec Griffen Roth in his directorial debut.[6][3] As of mid-2023, the film was in post production.[7][8]
References
- ^ https://www.goprovidence.com/blog/stories/post/flickers-rhode-island-international-film-festival-6-days-of-movies-and-more/
- ^ a b Lang, Brent (2022-09-28). "Al Pacino, Charlie Heaton, Diana Silvers to Star in Drama 'Billy Knight'". Variety. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ a b Hipes, Patrick (2022-09-28). "Al Pacino To Star In 'Billy Knight' Movie Alongside Charlie Heaton And Diana Silvers". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 20, 2025). "Angela Sarafyan Signs With Strand Entertainment". Deadline. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Gardner, Chris (July 16, 2025). "Pete Davidson Expecting First Child With Elsie Hewitt: "Now Everyone Knows We Had Sex"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Gardner, Chris (2022-09-28). "Al Pacino to Star Opposite Charlie Heaton, Diana Silvers in Indie Film 'Billy Knight'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "At 83, Al Pacino is expecting a baby with 29-year-old Noor Alfallah". CityNews Kitchener. Associated Press. 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "Al Pacino, 83, is a father for the fourth time, welcoming son Roman with Noor Alfallah". The Canadian Press. June 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
External links
- Billy Knight at IMDb