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

Adrien Brody

Mira Sorvino

Jennifer Esposito

Michael Rispoli

Brian Tarantina

Bobby Del Fiore

Al Palagonia

Ken Garito

Bebe Neuwirth

Patti LuPone

Mike Starr

Anthony LaPaglia

Detective Lou Petrocelli

Roger Guenveur Smith

Detective Curt Atwater

Ben Gazzara

Joe Lisi

Arthur J. Nascarella

John Savage

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