Sammy-Gate (2020)

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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.

Director: Noel Lawrence
Genre: Drama
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Production: The J.X. Williams Archive
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sammy-Gate about?
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.
Who directed Sammy-Gate?
Sammy-Gate was directed by Noel Lawrence.
Who stars in Sammy-Gate?
Sammy-Gate stars Richard Beatty, Phil Proctor, Peter Henry Schroeder, Durga McBroom, Reginald M. Jernigan Jr., Freddy Andreiuci.
What genre is Sammy-Gate?
Sammy-Gate is a Drama film.
Where was Sammy-Gate produced?
Sammy-Gate was produced in United States of America.