Summer of Sam
“No one is safe from Son of Sam.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Summer of Sam (1999) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-27
Top Cast
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John Leguizamo
Vinny
Adrien Brody
Ritchie
Mira Sorvino
Dionna
Jennifer Esposito
Ruby
Michael Rispoli
Joey T
Saverio Guerra
Woodstock
Brian Tarantina
Bobby Del Fiore
Al Palagonia
Anthony
Ken Garito
Brian
Bebe Neuwirth
Gloria
Patti LuPone
Helen
Mike Starr
Eddie
Anthony LaPaglia
Detective Lou Petrocelli
Roger Guenveur Smith
Detective Curt Atwater
Ben Gazzara
Luigi
Joe Lisi
Tony Olives
James Reno
Crony
Arthur J. Nascarella
Mario
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 28, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.88x
-$2.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Imperioli, Victor Colicchio, Spike Lee
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- Summer of Sam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.3M
- Production Studios
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spike Lee
Michael Imperioli, Victor Colicchio, Spike Lee
Terence Blanchard
Ellen Kuras
Barry Alexander Brown
Jeri Carroll-Colicchio, Jon Kilik, Spike Lee, Michael Imperioli
Department Leadership Roster
Spike Lee
Director
Michael Imperioli
Writer
Victor Colicchio
Writer
Spike Lee
Writer
Thérèse DePrez
Production Design
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Barry Alexander Brown
Editor
Ruth E. Carter
Costume Design
Jon Kilik
Producer
Spike Lee
Producer
Ellen Kuras
Director of Photography
Todd Shifflett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jeff Ward
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer of Sam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 of one another.
Who directed Summer of Sam?
Summer of Sam was directed by Spike Lee.
Who stars in Summer of Sam?
The principal cast of Summer of Sam includes John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, Mira Sorvino, Jennifer Esposito, Michael Rispoli.
When was Summer of Sam released and how long is it?
Summer of Sam was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of Summer of Sam?
Summer of Sam had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $19.3M at the worldwide box office (0.88 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Summer of Sam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer of Sam was composed by Terence Blanchard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Summer of Sam?
Summer of Sam holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).