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Summer of Sam (1999) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.70/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.7/10
Summer of Sam Plot Synopsis:
Spike 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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Spike 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.
Tagline: The summer of "77 was a killer........
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Summer of Sam Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1999 (more 1999 movies)
Box Office: $19,288,130
Nominations: 7
Language: English, Italian
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Summer of Sam Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 02, 1999
Writers: Spike Lee, Victor Colicchio, Michael Imperioli
Producers: Jeri Carroll-Colicchio, Michael Imperioli, Jon Kilik, Spike Lee
Editors: Barry Alexander Brown
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Summer of Sam Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| John Leguizamo | ... | Vinny |
| Adrien Brody | ... | Richie |
| Mira Sorvino | ... | Dionna |
| Jennifer Esposito | ... | Ruby |
| Michael Rispoli | ... | Joey T |
| Saverio Guerra | ... | Woodstock |
| Brian Tarantina | ... | Bobby Del Fiore |
| Al Palagonia | ... | Anthony |
| Ken Garito | ... | Brian |
| Bebe Neuwirth | ... | Gloria |
| Patti LuPone | ... | Helen |
| Mike Starr | ... | Eddie |
| Anthony LaPaglia | ... | Detective Lou Petrocelli |
| Roger Guenveur Smith | ... | Detective Curt Atwater |
| Ben Gazzara | ... | Luigi |
| Joe Lisi | ... | Tony Olives |
| James Reno | ... | Crony |
| Arthur J. Nascarella | ... | Mario (as Arthur Nascarella) |
| John Savage | ... | Simon |
| Jimmy Breslin | ... | Jimmy Breslin |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- John Leguizamo (b. July 22, 1964) – Vinny
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Damien Garcia | Johnny Leggs - Adrien Brody (b. April 14, 1973) – Richie
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 0¾" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Byron Deidra | Adrien Brody - Plays Jack Driscoll - Mira Sorvino (b. September 28, 1967) – Dionna
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Bert D'Angelo's Daughter - Jennifer Esposito (b. April 11, 1973) – Ruby
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Michael Rispoli (b. November 27, 1960) – Joey T
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Michael Rispolt - Saverio Guerra – Woodstock
- Brian Tarantina, as Bobby Del Fiore, passed away at age 60 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Brain Tarantina - Al Palagonia (b. December 13, 1967) – Anthony
Sign: Sagittarius - Ken Garito (b. December 27, 1968) – Brian
Sign: Capricorn - Bebe Neuwirth (b. December 31, 1958) – Gloria
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: BeBe Neuwirth - Patti LuPone (b. April 21, 1949) – Helen
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Patti Lupone - Mike Starr (b. July 29, 1950) – Eddie
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m)
Also known as: Michael Starr - Anthony LaPaglia (b. January 31, 1959) – Detective Lou Petrocelli
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Anthony La Paglia | Anthony M. LaPaglia | Anthony Lapaglia - Roger Guenveur Smith (b. July 27, 1955) – Detective Curt Atwater
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Roger G. Smith | Roger Smith - Ben Gazzara, as Luigi, passed away at age 81 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
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