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Summer of Sam (1999)
6.6
Ratings: 6.6/10 from 20,717 users
Metascore:
67/100
Reviews: 333 user | 125 critic | 26 from Metacritic.com
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 South Bronx neighborhood who live in fear and distrust of one another. Director:Spike Lee |
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Vinny
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| Mira Sorvino | ... | ||
| Jennifer Esposito | ... |
Ruby
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Joey T
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| Saverio Guerra | ... |
Woodstock
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| Brian Tarantina | ... |
Bobby Del Fiore
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Al Palagonia | ... |
Anthony
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| Ken Garito | ... |
Brian
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| Bebe Neuwirth | ... |
Gloria
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| Patti LuPone | ... |
Helen
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| Mike Starr | ... |
Eddie
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| Anthony LaPaglia | ... |
Detective Lou Petrocelli
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| Roger Guenveur Smith | ... |
Detective Curt Atwater
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| Ben Gazzara | ... |
Luigi
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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 South Bronx neighborhood who live in fear and distrust of one another.
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The summer of '77 was a killer........ See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong graphic violence and sexuality, pervasive strong language and drug use See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Egy sorozatgyilkos nyara See more »Box Office
Budget:
$22,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$7,991,450 (USA) (4 July 1999) (1536 Screens)Gross:
$19,283,782 (USA) (12 September 1999)Company Credits
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Ruby: Uh huh.
Ritchie: That's my favorite song. You know who wrote that?
Ruby: Englebert Humperdinck?
Ritchie: [long pause] Mm-mm.
Ruby: What? You don't think I know? Come on, I know. Pete Townsend.
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(1977)
Written by Peter H. Brown (as Peter Brown) and Robert Rans
Performed by Peter H. Brown (as Peter Brown)
Courtesy of Rhino Entertainment Co,
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Trivia
Michael Imperioli was originally meant to play Richie, but he had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with The Sopranos. He appears only briefly in the film as "Midnight". See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: Phil Rizzuto's name is spelled incorrectly in the end credits. His last name is RIZZUTO. In the end credits, it's spelled RIZUTO. See more »Quotes
Ritchie: You know that song "Baba O'Riley"?Ruby: Uh huh.
Ritchie: That's my favorite song. You know who wrote that?
Ruby: Englebert Humperdinck?
Ritchie: [long pause] Mm-mm.
Ruby: What? You don't think I know? Come on, I know. Pete Townsend.
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Crazy Credits
The credits are in the form of newspaper headlines. See more »Soundtracks
"Dance With Me"(1977)
Written by Peter H. Brown (as Peter Brown) and Robert Rans
Performed by Peter H. Brown (as Peter Brown)
Courtesy of Rhino Entertainment Co,
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products See more »
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