Uncle Sam
“I want you... DEAD!”
Synopsis
It's Fourth of July Weekend, and the recently discovered corpse of Sgt. Sam Harper rises from the dead to punish the unpatriotic.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-12
Top Cast
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William Smith
Major
David "Shark" Fralick
Master Sergeant Sam Harper
Christopher Ogden
Jody Baker
Leslie Neale
Sally Baker
Bo Hopkins
Sgt. Twining
Matthew Flint
Deputy Phil Burke
Anne Tremko
Louise Harper
Isaac Hayes
Sgt. Jed Crowley
Timothy Bottoms
Donald Crandall
Tim Grimm
Ralph
P. J. Soles
Madge Cronin
Tom McFadden
Mac Cronin
Zachary McLemore
Barry Cronin
Morgan Paull
Mayor
Richard Cummings Jr.
Dan
Robert Forster
Congressman Alvin Cummings
Frank Pesce
Barker
Jason Adelman
Jesse Colbert
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Lustig
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Cohen
- Original Score
- Mark Governor
- Original Title
- Uncle Sam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- A-Pix Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Lustig
Larry Cohen
Mark Governor
James A. Lebovitz
Bob Murawski
George G. Braunstein
Department Leadership Roster
George G. Braunstein
Producer
William Lustig
Director
Mark Governor
Original Music Composer
Bob Murawski
Editor
James A. Lebovitz
Director of Photography
Larry Cohen
Writer
Spiro Razatos
Stunt Coordinator
Charlotte Malmlöf
Production Design
Amy Wetherbee
Costume Design
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
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 Uncle Sam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Uncle Sam about?
It's Fourth of July Weekend, and the recently discovered corpse of Sgt. Sam Harper rises from the dead to punish the unpatriotic.
Who directed Uncle Sam?
Uncle Sam was directed by William Lustig.
Who stars in Uncle Sam?
The principal cast of Uncle Sam includes William Smith, David "Shark" Fralick, Christopher Ogden, Leslie Neale, Bo Hopkins.
When was Uncle Sam released and how long is it?
Uncle Sam was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Uncle Sam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Uncle Sam was composed by Mark Governor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Uncle Sam?
Uncle Sam holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).