desertfilmsociety
presents

July 22, 2006




July 22, 2006 - 9:00 AM - Camelot Theatres

Coachella Valley Premiere

“JOHNNY MONTANA


 

SPECIAL GUEST:
John Daniel Gavin – lead actor, producer, screenwriter, director

TV credits include “Sunset Beach”, “As the World Turns”, “Days of Our Lives”, and “All My Children”

 

 

Johnny Montana’s frustrated and trapped in blue-collar Brooklyn with his aging parents, unemployed brother … and no get-out plan.  The one bright star in his sky is Laura, a girl who believes in him but whose disapproving brother keeps them apart .  Johnny wants to be "A somebody", even appropriating the name of his hero, Joe Montana.  Luck lands Johnny a break and he gets an upscale job as a doorman in a fancy Manhattan apartment building.  Soon he is selling his soul to the world where money trumps all.  Johnny stands at a crossroads.  "Love....or Money?"  He must choose.


 

“An irresistible guerilla-style low-budget film about life.” – San Francisco Chronicle


Winner:
  Best Feature Film – Moondance Film Festival, Los Angeles, June 2006

Official Selections:  Indiefest – San Francisco, February 2006 … Newport Beach Intl Film Festival – April 2006 … Palm Beach Intl Film Festival – Florida, April 2006 … Opening Film at Moondance Film Festival – L.A., June 2006.

Directed & Written by John Daniel Gavin

Genre:  Drama
Runtime:   92 minutes

Language:  English

Distributor:  3B Studios

Official website w/trailer:  JohnnyMontanaTheMovie.com


DFS Members use valid 2006 Membership Card for entry to this screening. 
Members may pick up complimentary guest tickets in the lobby prior to the screening.
Non-members - $15.00 at the door