Summer of Sam is a movie from 1999 that talks about the ‘Son of Sam’ murders that occurred in New York City in 1977. Directed by Spike Lee, the movie features John Leguizamo, Adrien Brody, and Mira Sorvino in key roles. This is a guide to the movie’s filming locations and a trivia section that offers interesting facts about the film, its cast, and crew.
Where it Filmed?
Summer of Sam was filmed in various locations across New York.
- The Bronx, a borough in New York City, was a primary location.
- Scenes were also recorded at CBGB’s, a popular venue in Manhattan.
- New York City itself formed the film’s backdrop.
- Parts of the film were shot in Flushing Meadows Park, in Queens.
- Throggs Neck and Country Club in the Bronx were also featured.
The filming period ranged from Jun 3, 1998, to Aug 27, 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Leguizamo | Vinny |
| Adrien Brody | Richie |
| 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 |
| John Savage | Simon |
| Jimmy Breslin | Jimmy Breslin |
| Michael Badalucco | Son of Sam |
| Spike Lee | John Jeffries |
| Lucia Grillo | Chiara |
| Nelson Vasquez | Officer Cruz |
| Darielle Gilad | Debbie Cadabra |
| Michael Harper | Raygun |
| Jessica Galbreath | Fire |
| Evan Cohen | Bite |
| George Tabb | Spider |
| Michael Imperioli | Midnite |
| Victor Colicchio | Chickie |
| Peter Maloney | Detective Timothy Dowd |
| Christopher Wynkoop | Sam Carr |
| John Turturro | Harvey the Black Dog (voice) |
| Ernie Anastos | Anchorman |
| Jim Jensen | Anchorman |
| Melba Tolliver | Anchorwoman |
| Reggie Jackson | Reggie Jackson |
| Danielle Burgio | Girl in Parked Car |
| Lisa France | Girl in Parked Car |
| Peter Epstein | Chuckie |
| Jill Stokesberry | Rose |
| Joseph Lyle Taylor | Ron |
| Kim Director | Dee |
| Bill Raymond | Father Cadilli |
| Mildred Clinton | Italian Woman at Murder Site |
| Emelise Aleandri | Italian Woman at Murder Site |
| Michael Sorvino | Bowler at Diner |
| Phil Campanella | Second Bowler at Diner |
| William H. Burns | Officer |
| Ernest Mingione | Officer |
| Frank Fortunato | Doorman |
| Christina Klobe | Simon’s Female Friend |
| Charlotte Colavin | Neighbor |
| Joie Lee | Bed Stuy Woman Interviewed |
| Rome Neal | Bed Stuy Man Interviewed |
| Mark Breland | Bed Stuy Man Interviewed |
| Susan Batson | Bed Stuy Woman Interviewed |
| Evander Holyfield | Man in Riot |
| Toneda Laiwan | Dot – Atwater’s Girlfriend |
| Janet Paparazzo | Young Woman Shot by Son of Sam |
| Jodi Michelle Pynn | Young Woman Shot by Son of Sam |
| Jeff DeRocker | Man in Car |
| Nick Oddo | Husband |
| Joanne Lamstein | Woman in Car |
| Gabriel Barre | Johnny Nasso |
| Tara McNamee | Woman Victim |
| John Michael Brown | ‘L.E.S. Stitches’ Band Singer |
| Damian Branica | ‘L.E.S. Stitches’ Band Bassist |
| Lorne Behrman | ‘L.E.S. Stitches’ Band Guitarist |
| Curtis Gove | ‘L.E.S. Stitches’ Band Guitarist |
| James Baggs | ‘L.E.S. Stitches’ Band Drummer |
| Rozie Bacchi | Brian’s Girlfriend |
| Grace DeSena | Joe T’s Girlfriend |
| Zoe Bournelis | Anthony’s Girlfriend |
| Ashleigh Closs | Princess |
| Frank Cadillac | Patty a.k.a. Man with Weird Eyes |
| Daniel J. Courtenay | Guitar Store Owner |
| Michael Prozzo | Rocco |
| Antonio Torres | Man Pulled from Car |
| Pamela Wehner | Lady at Block Party |
| Dionna Colicchio | Girl at Block Party |
| Victoria Galasso | Girl at Block Party |
| Danielle Tutelian | Girl at Block Party |
| John Martucci | Haircutter |
| Mario Macaluso | Italian Chef |
| Andrew Lasky | Officer Cruz Partner |
| Richard Paul | Detective with Decoy Dummy |
| Ray Carlson | Crime Scene Cop |
| Alexander J. Vega | Bouncer |
| Steven Croft | Limo Driver |
| Mary Jo Todaro | Lady in Window |
| Jacqueline Margolis | Lady in Window |
| Valerie Mazzonelli | Lady with Dog |
| Hal Sherman | Arresting Detective |
| Nicholas Brown | Young Petrocelli |
| Paul Borghese | Paulie |
| Steve Goffner | Church Member |
| Michael Andrews | Bobby (rioter) (uncredited) |
| Jack Brickhouse | Self – 1954 World Series Announcer (uncredited) (archiveSound) |
| David Brown | CBGB Bouncer (uncredited) |
| Tom Cassell | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Cirron | Punk Rocker (uncredited) |
| Tom Cochran | Principle Dancer (uncredited) |
| Jenna Colby | Protestor (uncredited) |
| Howard Cosell | Self – 1977 World Series Announcer (uncredited) (archiveSound) |
| Kevin Coyle | Protester (uncredited) |
| Anna Damergis | Salon Patron (uncredited) |
| Ofir Engel | Club Guest (uncredited) |
| Bobbito Garcia | Deejay (uncredited) |
| Keith Jackson | Self – 1977 World Series Announcer (uncredited) (archiveSound) |
| Spencer Kayden | Wardrobe Woman (uncredited) |
| Natasha Lee Martin | Protester (uncredited) |
| Willie Mays | Self – 1954 New York Giants Outfielder Making Great Catch in World Series (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Gary McNerney | Disco Patron (uncredited) |
| Michael Mercurio | Protester (uncredited) |
| Michael J. Meyers | Detective (uncredited) |
| George Nicolaidis | Protester (uncredited) |
| Rich Pecci | Protestor (uncredited) |
| Elvis Presley | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Christian Reeve | Club Dancer (uncredited) |
| Robert Resto | Protester (uncredited) |
| Rocco | Club Dancer (uncredited) |
| Roberta Rockwell | Girl from the neighborhood (uncredited) |
| Carl Salonen | Angry Brooklynite (uncredited) |
| Guy Shahar | Club Dancer (uncredited) |
| Sharon Shenk | Principal Dancer (uncredited) |
| Alberto Suarez | Neighborhood Thug (uncredited) |
| Cory Surovy | Club Guy (uncredited) |
| Jason Thomas | (uncredited) |
| Kevin Craig West | Man in Barber Shop (uncredited) |
| Jaime Zevallos | NYPD Cop (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Summer of Sam” is a crime and drama genre film which was released on 02 Jul 1999 in Canada.
- It carries a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes.
- John Leguizamo played the role of Vinny, Adrien Brody played Richie, and Mira Sorvino was featured as Dionna. Jennifer Esposito was Ruby, Michael Rispoli was Joey T, and Saverio Guerra performed as Woodstock.
- Brian Tarantina, Al Palagonia, Ken Garito, Bebe Neuwirth, Patti LuPone, Mike Starr, Anthony LaPaglia, and Roger Guenveur Smith also starred in the film.
- The movie scored six award nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.8447819
- Longitude: -73.8648268
- Place ID: ChIJsXxpOlWLwokRd1zxj6dDblU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bronx, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: CBGB’s – 315 Bowery, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7251397
- Longitude: -73.99188079999999
- Place ID: ChIJ29MXJmtZwokRyaMT8aF4ZGA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 315 Bowery, New York, NY 10003, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7400625
- Longitude: -73.8406875
- Place ID: ChIJ-2Yhwn9gwokR4Wwy6GgsPRM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: P5R5+2P Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11354, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
