Billy Knight (film)

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Billy Knight
Directed byAlec Griffen Roth
Written byAlec Griffen Roth
Produced byAutumn Bailey
Cameron Burnett
Sevier Crespo
Amanda Kiely
Starring Al Pacino
Charlie Heaton
Diana Silvers
CinematographyCory Geryak
Edited byTony Sarandos
Johnathon Pensky
Christian Whittlemore
Music by Lesley Barber
Production
companies
Firebrand Media Group
Prominent Productions
Release date
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Billy Knight is a 2025 American 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." [1]

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Premise

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". [2]

Cast

Production

The film was in production beginning September 2022, [1] with Al Pacino starring as "Billy Knight". [5] The film was written and directed by Alec Griffen Roth in his directorial debut. [5] [2] As of mid-2023, the film was in post-production. [6] [7]

Release

Billy Knight premiered at the 43rd Rhode Island International Film Festival on August 8, 2025. [8]

References

  1. 1 2 Lang, Brent (2022-09-28). "Al Pacino, Charlie Heaton, Diana Silvers to Star in Drama 'Billy Knight'". Variety. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  2. 1 2 Hipes, Patrick (2022-09-28). "Al Pacino To Star In 'Billy Knight' Movie Alongside Charlie Heaton And Diana Silvers". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  3. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 20, 2025). "Angela Sarafyan Signs With Strand Entertainment". Deadline. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  4. 1 2 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.
  5. 1 2 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.
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ Rugg, Tara (July 15, 2025). "Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival: 6 Days of Movies & More". Visit Providence RI. Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
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