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Psychotronic Film Society presents: James Caan 79th Birthday Mystery Screening

  • The Sentient Bean 13 E. Park Ave. Savannah, GA 31401 USA (map)

On March 27 at the Sentient Bean Coffeehouse on Forsyth Park, the Psychotronic Film Society continues its weekly Wednesday night screenings of underrated or downright obscure feature films from around the globe with a special 79th birthday salute to Academy Award- and Emmy-nominated actor James Caan.

Best known for memorable dramatic roles in such timeless movies as “The Godfather,” “El Dorado,” “Brian’s Song,” “Rollerball,” “Elf” and “Freebie and the Bean,” Caan can also be seen opposite Barbara Streisand in the aforementioned “Funny Lady.” However, this classically trained stage actor — a student at New York City’s Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre under the iconic Sanford Meisner — has also starred in a few genuinely oddball and strange feature films over the years. This includes “The Dark Backward,” “Lady in a Cage” and the unnamed motion picture the PFS will screen in his honor.

The exact title of this extremely twisted suspense film will remain a closely guarded secret right up until showtime. However, it can be said that it stars another macho actor with a cult following. The film has rarely been seen since its theatrical release decades ago. Adventurous moviegoers are encouraged to take a chance, buy a ticket and be pleasantly surprised by this little-known gem the PFS has uncovered. They’ll show an original, uncut widescreen print of this forgotten oddity. Showtime is 8 p.m.

Earlier Event: March 26
Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show!
Later Event: March 28
Savannah Music Festival