Sammy-Gate
Originally released in 2020. Sammy-Gate is a drama film. directed by Noel Lawrence.
Starring Richard Beatty, Phil Proctor, and Peter Henry Schroeder
Synopsis
A dark political satire about how Sammy Davis, Jr. caused Watergate. Equal parts "Dr. Strangelove," "Zelig," and "Network," "Sammy-Gate" takes you on a psychedelic trip into the 1970s polyester heart of darkness. On a USO tour of Vietnam, Sammy Davis Jr. stumbles upon a CIA-sponsored plot to smuggle heroin into the United States. Through comic ineptitude mixed with noble intentions, Davis triggers a chain of bizarre missteps by the FBI, the Mafia, and the Nixon administration that result in the Watergate scandal.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 2020
5 years ago
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Beatty
as Sammy Davis Jr.
Phil Proctor
as Richard Nixon
Peter Henry Schroeder
as Santo Trafficante
Durga McBroom
as Talk Show Host
Reginald M. Jernigan Jr.
as Night Tripper
Freddy Andreiuci
as Matty Madonna
Theo Breaux
as PFC Garfield Mosley
Luis Fernandez-Gil
as Bebe Rebozo
Alison Kohlhardt
as Willow
Michael Patrick McGill
as Deep Throat
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The J.X. Williams Archive
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sammy-Gate about?
A dark political satire about how Sammy Davis, Jr. caused Watergate. Equal parts "Dr. Strangelove," "Zelig," and "Network," "Sammy-Gate" takes you on a psychedelic trip into the 1970s polyester hea...
Who directed Sammy-Gate?
Sammy-Gate was directed by Noel Lawrence.
When was Sammy-Gate released?
Sammy-Gate was released on January 23, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sammy-Gate?
The main cast of Sammy-Gate includes Richard Beatty, Phil Proctor, Peter Henry Schroeder, Durga McBroom, Reginald M. Jernigan Jr..