Sugartime (1995)
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.
Director: John N. Smith
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: November 25, 1995
Cast
- John Turturro - Sam Giancana
- Mary-Louise Parker - Phyllis McGuire
- Elias Koteas - Butch Blasi
- Maury Chaykin - Tony Accardo
- Louis Del Grande - Chuckie English
- Deborah Duchêne - Christine McGuire
- Larissa Laskin - Dorothy McGuire
- Richard Blackburn - Police Captain
- Christopher Barry - Photographer
- Amanda Blitz - Annette Giancana
Screenplay
- Martyn Burke (Screenplay)
Music: Sidney James
Cinematography: Pierre Letarte
Editing: Ralph Brunjes
Production: HBO Films, Pacific Western
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs
Keywords
based on true story, historical figure, extramarital affair
More Films by Director: John N. Smith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sugartime about?
- 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.
- Who directed Sugartime?
- Sugartime was directed by John N. Smith.
- Who stars in Sugartime?
- Sugartime stars John Turturro, Mary-Louise Parker, Elias Koteas, Maury Chaykin, Louis Del Grande, Deborah Duchêne.
- How long is Sugartime?
- Sugartime has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Sugartime?
- Sugartime is a Crime, Drama, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was Sugartime produced?
- Sugartime was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Sugartime?
- The themes of Sugartime include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs.