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Summer of Sam

"No one is safe from Son of Sam."

June 28, 1999 2h 22m 6.5/10 (514 votes)

Originally released in 1999. Summer of Sam is a crime/drama film. directed by Spike Lee. With a runtime of 2h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, and Mira Sorvino

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 28, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 2h 22m 142 minutes total
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User Rating 6.5/10 Good (514 votes)
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Budget $22M Production budget
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Box Office $19.3M 0.9x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$22,000,000
Revenue
$19,288,130

Production Companies

  • 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
  • Touchstone Pictures

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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 Northeast Bronx neighborhood who live in fear and distrust ...

Who directed Summer of Sam?

Summer of Sam was directed by Spike Lee.

How long is Summer of Sam?

Summer of Sam has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).

When was Summer of Sam released?

Summer of Sam was released on June 28, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Summer of Sam?

The main cast of Summer of Sam includes John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, Mira Sorvino, Jennifer Esposito, Michael Rispoli.

Is Summer of Sam worth watching?

Summer of Sam has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 514 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.