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Aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins cannot give up his hard-living ways – but then his manager, Frank Grubman, uncovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter to him from John Lennon. After reading the letter, Danny decides to change his way of life.
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Mar 20, 2015 · “Danny Collins,” about an old pop star discovering the true meaning of life, is an appealing comedy with an unabashed streak of melodrama, sharp dialogue, and a superb ensemble cast, anchored by a lead performance by Al Pacino in lovable scamp mode.
- Was The Real Letter Lost For 40 years?
- Did John Lennon Really Include His Telephone Number with The Letter?
- Did Lennon Really Write The Letter After Reading An Interview in Time Magazine?
- Did Steve Tilston Have A Child He Was Estranged from?
- Why Did Lennon's Original Letter Never Make It to Steve Tilston?
No. The Danny Collins true story reveals that the real letter was lost for 34 years, not 40. John Lennon wrote the letter to British musician Steve Tilston in 1971, the same year he is depicted as having written the letter to Danny Collins (Al Pacino) in the movie. This was just months after The Beatles had split up in December 1970. Tilston, who i...
Yes. The true story confirms that John Lennon, then 30, included his home phone number and signed the letter "love, John and Yoko." -Bleeker Street
No. The real Danny Collins, Steve Tilston, was actually interviewed by ZigZag magazine, not TIME. ZigZagwas a British rock magazine edited by Pete Frame. The now-defunct magazine focused more on underground music instead of popular acts. Steve Tilston was 21 at the time of the interview. He was born on March 26, 1950 in Liverpool, England, UK.
No. As stated above, the movie's cautionary tale of a musician becoming lost in the temptations of celebrity is a fictional one. The real Danny Collins, Steve Tilston, has a daughter named Martha and a son, Joe. Both followed in their father's footsteps. Martha Tilston is a professional singer and Joe Tilston sings and plays bass for the ska-punk b...
John Lennon sent the letter to the offices of ZigZag magazine, addressing it to both Steve Tilston and the journalist who interviewed him, Richard Howell. Tilston believes that someone associated with the ZigZag offices in London sold the letter instead of passing it on to him. The letter, which in 2010 was estimated to be worth over $10,300, ended...
Danny Collins: Directed by Dan Fogelman. With Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner, Bobby Cannavale. An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old letter written to him by John Lennon.
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Jan 24, 2015 · Plot: What's the story about? Inspired by a true story, Al Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can't give up his hard-living ways.
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Mar 13, 2015 · Mr. Tilston’s story is the loose inspiration for “ Danny Collins,” a film opening March 20 written and directed by Dan Fogelman (whose screenplay credits include “Cars,” “Tangled” and “Crazy,...
Danny Collins. An aging rocker (Al Pacino) decides to change the course of his life after receiving a long-undelivered letter from the late John Lennon. Rent...
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