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Summer of Sam (1999)

R · 1999-07-02 · 2h 22m · EN
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No one is safe from son of sam.

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 South Bronx neighborhood who live in fear and distrust of one another.

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Michael ImperioliWriterVictor ColicchioWriterSpike LeeDirector, Writer
Budget
$22M
Box office
$19.3M

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John LeguizamoJohn LeguizamoVinnyAdrien BrodyAdrien BrodyRitchieMira SorvinoMira SorvinoDionnaJennifer EspositoJennifer EspositoRubyMichael RispoliMichael RispoliJoey T.Saverio GuerraSaverio GuerraWoodstockBrian TarantinaBrian TarantinaBobby Del FioreAl PalagoniaAl PalagoniaAnthonyKen GaritoKen GaritoBrianBebe NeuwirthBebe NeuwirthGloriaPatti LuPonePatti LuPoneHelenMike StarrMike StarrEddie

Keywords

Serial killerSummer1970sItalian americanDistrustIntoleranceBigotryBronx, new york cityPunk rock

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Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinitySerial Killer · Summer · 1970sMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityRomance

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What is Summer of Sam about?

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 South Bronx neighborhood who live in fear and distrust of one another.

How long is Summer of Sam?

Summer of Sam has a runtime of 142 minutes.

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