Top Cast
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Fisher Stevens
Sam Manning
Annabella Sciorra
Cass
Alex Porter
Saxophone Player
John Slattery
Maxwell Slade
Annika Peterson
Emily
Ron Rifkin
Richard
Saverio Guerra
Lorenzo Pugano
George Plimpton
Self
Griffin Dunne
Man in Bathroom
Maria Bello
Anastasia Powell
Danielle Ferland
Ella
Joshua Dov
College Boy
Rob Morrow
Daniel Lenz
Luis Guzmán
Murray
Jean-Luke Figueroa
Buster Pugano
Nadine Mozon
Maria Pugano
Marin Hinkle
Shelly
David Zayas
Billy the Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Winick
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Kneubuhl, Kevin Kennedy
- Original Score
- Joey Altruda
- Original Title
- Sam the Man
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Winick
Paul Kneubuhl, Kevin Kennedy, Fisher Stevens
Joey Altruda
Wolfgang Held
Sabine Hoffman, Leah O'Donnell, Michael Ventresco
Michael Kafka, Fisher Stevens, Gary Winick
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Winick
Director
Paul Kneubuhl
Screenplay
Sabine Hoffman
Editor
Kevin Kennedy
Screenplay
Michael Kafka
Producer
Wolfgang Held
Director of Photography
Leah O'Donnell
Editor
Michael Ventresco
Editor
Fisher Stevens
Producer
Gary Winick
Producer
Joey Altruda
Original Music Composer
Franne Lee
Production Design
Franne Lee
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sam the Man.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sam the Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sam the Man about?
A writer having difficulty completing his second novel goes on a journey of self-discovery.
Who directed Sam the Man?
Sam the Man was directed by Gary Winick.
Who stars in Sam the Man?
The principal cast of Sam the Man includes Fisher Stevens, Annabella Sciorra, Alex Porter, John Slattery, Annika Peterson.
When was Sam the Man released and how long is it?
Sam the Man was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Sam the Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sam the Man was composed by Joey Altruda.