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Summer of Sam (1999)

Crime Drama Romance
Rated R
142 min.
Release Date
July 2, 1999
Director
Spike Lee
Writer
Spike Lee, Michael Imperioli, Victor Colicchio
Cast
John Savage, Roger Guenveur Smith, Saverio Guerra, Brian Tarantina, Arthur J. Nascarella, Michael Rispoli, Michael Badalucco, Adrien Brody, Mira Sorvino, Jennifer Esposito, Anthony LaPaglia, Bebe Neuwirth, Patti LuPone, Ben Gazzara, Joe Lisi, John Leguizamo
Running Time
142 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for strong graphic violence and sexuality, pervasive strong language and drug use

New York City's infamous summer of 1977 was the scene of disco divas and the culture clash between fashionable patrons of Studio 54 and the new wave of punk rockers who invaded Manhattan, It was also one of the hottest summers on record and produced the city's first serial killer, whom the tabloids, in a frenzy to boost their respective circulations, quickly dubbed, "Son of Sam." With the media playing an integral role in creating... Full synopsis »

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In 1977 the Son of Sam was killing people left and right, and people were scared out of their minds. Of course, I wasn't alive then, so I don't really know much about it, and after watching Summer of Sam, I still don't know much about it. Full movie review »
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