Rent Summer of Sam (1999)
3.4 of 5 from 100 ratings
2h 22min
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- Synopsis:
In the summer of 1977, Saturday night fever ruled and the first thrashings of punk were being heard. By day temperatures soared on the sweltering streets of Manhattan but by night a serial killer dubbed the Son of Sam stalked the suburbs, indiscriminately shooting young brunettes and held New York City in a grip of terror. Trying to make sense of their lives in this overwhelming atmosphere of fear and suspicion are Vinny (John Leguizamo), a streetwise Casanova indulging in affairs under the nose of his loving wife, Dionna (Mira Sorvino), and Ritchie (Adrien Brody), a punk musician moonlighting as a male stripper. As the murder's actions impact on all their lifestyles, they start to suspect the killer might be someone from their own neighborhood - or even one of their own friends. From the controversial director Spike Lee comes his boldest and most ambitious film brilliantly capturing the sights, sounds and sexual attitudes of the 1970s. - Actors:
- John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, Mira Sorvino, Jennifer Esposito, Michael Rispoli, Saverio Guerra, Brian Tarantina, Al Palagonia, Ken Garito, Bebe Neuwirth, Patti Lupone, Mike Starr, Anthony LaPaglia, Roger Guenveur Smith, Ben Gazzara, Joe Lisi, James Reno, Arthur J. Nascarella, John Savage, Jimmy Breslin
- Directors:
- Spike Lee
- Voiced By:
- John Turturro, Phil Rizzuto
- Writers:
- Spike Lee, Victor Colicchio
- Studio:
- MGM
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- The Instant Expert's Guide, The Instant Expert's Guide to Spike Lee, Top 10 Films By Year, Top 10 Films of 1999
