Sammy-Gate
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Richard Beatty
Sammy Davis Jr.
Phil Proctor
Richard Nixon
Peter Henry Schroeder
Santo Trafficante
Durga McBroom
Talk Show Host
Reginald M. Jernigan Jr.
Night Tripper
Freddy Andreiuci
Matty Madonna
Theo Breaux
PFC Garfield Mosley
Luis Fernandez-Gil
Bebe Rebozo
Alison Kohlhardt
Willow
Michael Patrick McGill
Deep Throat
Richard Tanner
Robert Maheu
Daniel Patrick Carbone
Howard Hughes
Release History & Theatrical Window
World-Premiered in IFFR 2020
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noel Lawrence
- Screenplay & Story
- Darius James, Noel Lawrence
- Original Title
- Sammy-Gate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- The J.X. Williams Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noel Lawrence
Darius James, Noel Lawrence
Department Leadership Roster
Darius James
Writer
Noel Lawrence
Writer
Noel Lawrence
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sammy-Gate.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sammy-Gate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Sammy-Gate?
Sammy-Gate was directed by Noel Lawrence.
Who stars in Sammy-Gate?
The principal cast of Sammy-Gate includes Richard Beatty, Phil Proctor, Peter Henry Schroeder, Durga McBroom, Reginald M. Jernigan Jr..
When was Sammy-Gate released and how long is it?
Sammy-Gate was released in 2020 with a total runtime of Unknown.