"No one is safe from Son of Sam."

1999

2h 22m

6.5(541 votes)

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Overview

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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Spike Lee
Written by: Victor Colicchio
Michael Imperioli
Produced by: Jon Kilik
Spike Lee

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