Sammy-Gate (2020) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Sammy-Gate (2020) — A dark political satire about how Sammy Davis, Jr. caused Watergate. Equal parts "Dr.
Sammy-Gate (2020) Storyline
A dark political satire about how Sammy Davis, Jr. caused Watergate. Equal parts "Dr. Strangelove," "Zelig," and "Network," "Sammy-Gate" takes you on a psychedelic trip into the 1970s polyester heart of darkness. On a USO tour of Vietnam, Sammy Davis Jr. stumbles upon a CIA-sponsored plot to smuggle heroin into the United States. Through comic ineptitude mixed with noble intentions, Davis triggers a chain of bizarre missteps by the FBI, the Mafia, and the Nixon administration that result in the Watergate scandal.
Full Cast & Crew
- Richard Beatty as Sammy Davis Jr.
- Phil Proctor as Richard Nixon
- Peter Henry Schroeder as Santo Trafficante
- Durga McBroom as Talk Show Host
- Reginald M. Jernigan Jr. as Night Tripper
- Freddy Andreiuci as Matty Madonna
- Theo Breaux as PFC Garfield Mosley
- Luis Fernandez-Gil as Bebe Rebozo
- Alison Kohlhardt as Willow
- Michael Patrick McGill as Deep Throat
- Richard Tanner as Robert Maheu
- Daniel Patrick Carbone as Howard Hughes
Why Watch Sammy-Gate?
The Vibe: Sammy-Gate is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie from 2020. Directed by Noel Lawrence, and starring Richard Beatty, Phil Proctor, Peter Henry Schroeder A dark political satire about how Sammy Davis, Jr.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5/10, Sammy-Gate retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies, Sammy-Gate deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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