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Sugartime poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.3 / 100
1995·Crime / Drama / Romance·1h 51m

SUGARTIME

“Their affair shook the mob... and shocked the world.”

Sam Giancana is a ruthless mob boss from Chicago. During a trip to Las Vegas, he sees a performance by the McGuire Sisters, a popular singing group with a pure image. Sam is attracted to Phyllis and begins aggressively courting her. The two enter into an epic romance, but it brings unwanted attention and tarnishes Phyllis's reputation. For Sam, however, the consequences are far more drastic, landing him in trouble with the law and his fellow mobsters.

Above the Line
John N. Smith·DirectorMartyn Burke·ScreenplayPierre Letarte·Director of PhotographySidney James·Original Music ComposerRalph Brunjes·Editor
Cast
John Turturro·Sam GiancanaMary-Louise Parker·Phyllis McGuireElias Koteas·Butch BlasiMaury Chaykin·Tony AccardoLouis Del Grande·Chuckie EnglishDeborah Duchêne·Christine McGuireLarissa Laskin·Dorothy McGuireRichard Blackburn·Police CaptainChristopher Barry·PhotographerAmanda Blitz·Annette Giancana
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
John N. Smith·Director
Writing· 1
Martyn Burke·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Pierre Letarte·Director of PhotographyDan Kneece·"A" Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Ralph Brunjes·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Sidney James·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Barbara Dunphy·Production DesignLucinda Zak·Art Direction
Production· 6
David Coatsworth·ProducerGale Anne Hurd·Executive ProducerDavid Gale·Co-ProducerMartyn Burke·Co-Executive ProducerDiane Kerbel·CastingClaire Hewitt·Casting
By the Numbers
61.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
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