To his credit, Josh Trank knew Capone wasn’t going to be for the casual moviegoer when he set out to make the movie.
Still, that didn’t stop the studio from asking Josh Trank if they could give it a try.
Considering the story is about Al Capone when he’s dying of syphilis, soiling his diapers, and losing his mind, it’s hard to believe it would appeal to mass audience.