Summer of Sam (1999)

6.5/10 142 min Crime Drama Thriller

Overview

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.

Cast

John Leguizamo

Vinny

Adrien Brody

Ritchie

Mira Sorvino

Dionna

Jennifer Esposito

Ruby

Michael Rispoli

Joey T

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

Arthur J. Nascarella

Mario

John Savage

Simon

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