Summer of Sam 1999
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SplatSpike Lee's take on the "Son of Sam" murders in New York City during the summer of 1977 centering on the residents of an Italian-American Northeast Bronx neighborhood who live in fear and distrust of one another.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Vinny
as Ritchie
as Dionna
as Ruby
as Joey T
as Woodstock
as Bobby Del Fiore
as Anthony
as Brian
as Gloria
Director:
Writer:
Victor Colicchio, Michael Imperioli, Spike Lee
Stars:
John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, Mira Sorvino, Jennifer Esposito, Michael Rispoli, Saverio Guerra, Brian Tarantina, Al Palagonia, Ken Garito, Bebe Neuwirth,
Genres:
Crime,Drama,Thriller
Release Date:
1999 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
142 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Summer of Sam
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Vinny
as Ritchie
as Dionna
as Ruby
as Joey T
as Woodstock
as Bobby Del Fiore
as Anthony
as Brian
as Gloria
as Helen
as Eddie
as Detective Lou Petrocelli
as Detective Curt Atwater
as Luigi
as Tony Olives
as Crony
as Mario
as Simon
as Jimmy Breslin
as Son of Sam
as John Jeffries
as Chiara
as Officer Cruz
as Debbie Cadabra
as Raygun
as Fire
as Bite
as Spider
as Midnite
as Chickie
as Detective Timothy Dowd
as Sam Carr
as Harvey the Black Dog (voice)
as Anchorman
as Anchorman
as Anchorwoman
as Yankee Broadcaster (voice)
as Reggie Jackson
as Girl in Parked Car
as Girl in Parked Car
as Chuckie
as Rose
as Ron
as Dee
as Father Cadilli
as Italian Woman at Murder Site
as Italian Woman at Murder Site
as Bowler at Diner
as 2nd Bowler at Diner
as Officer
as Officer
as Doorman
as Simon's Male Friend
as Simon's Female Friend
as Simon's Female Friend
as Neighbor
as Punk
as Bed Stuy Woman Interviewed
as Bed Stuy Man Interviewed
as Bed Stuy Man Interviewed
as Bed Stuy Woman Interviewed
as Man in Riot
as Dot (Atwater's Girlfriend)
as Young Woman Shot by Son Of Sam
as Young Woman Shot by Son Of Sam
as Woman Victim
as Man in Car
as Husband
as Wounded Man
as Woman in Car
as Johnny Nasso
as Woman Victim
as "L.E.S. Stitches" Band Singer
as "L.E.S. Stitches" Band Bassist
as "L.E.S. Stitches" Band Guitarist
as "L.E.S. Stitches" Band Guitarist
as "L.E.S. Stitches" Drummer
as Brian's Girlfriend
as Joe T's Girlfriend
as Anthony's Girlfriend
as Princess
as Patty a.k.a. Man with Weird Eyes
as Guitar Store Owner
as Rocco
as Rocco's Girlfriend
as Man Pulled from Car
as Lady at Block Party
as Girl at Block Party
as Girl at Block Party
as Girl at Block Party
as Haircutter
as Italian Chef
as Officer Cruz Partner
as Detective with Decoy Dummy
as Crime Scene Cop
as Bouncer
as Limo Driver
as Lady in Window
as Lady in Window
as Lady in Car Window
as Lady with Dog
as Arresting Detective
as Young Petrocelli
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