Capone (2020)

Directed by

Josh Trank

Genre

drama film, biographical film, gangster film

Country

United States, Canada

Runtime

1h 44m

Rated

R

Rating

5.0 of 10 from 443 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This follows an aging Al Capone after he leaves prison. He deals with dementia and syphilis while living in Florida. The story focuses on his failing mind and body rather than his criminal past.

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What happens

Capone is a 2020 American biographical drama film written, directed and edited by Josh Trank, with Tom Hardy starring as the eponymous gangster Al Capone. The film centers on Capone after his 11-year sentence at Atlanta Penitentiary, as he has neurosyphilis and dementia while living in Florida. Linda Cardellini, Jack Lowden, Noel Fisher, Kyle MacLachlan, and Matt Dillon also star in supporting roles. First announced in October 2016 as Fonzo, production on the film did not begin until March 2018, lasting through May in Louisiana. Originally intended to have a theatrical release, Capone was released through Premium VOD by Vertical Entertainment and Redbox Entertainment on May 12, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with Hardy's performance earning some praise while Trank's script and the film's tone were criticized. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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