Sam's Song Explained

Sam's Song
Director:	Jordan Leondopoulos (credited as John Shade)
Runtime:	89 minutes
Language:	English
Studio:	Cannon Films

Sam's Song is a 1969 drama film directed by Jordan Leondopoulos and starring Robert De Niro.^[1]

Footage from Sam's Song was later re-edited into a completely different film,^[2] known as both The Swap and Line of Fire, in which a man investigates the death of his brother (released 1979).^[3]

Plot

A political filmmaker finds himself in Long Island for a weekend where he finds himself entangled with a high-living, jet set crowd. At first it is exciting, but soon he finds himself disillusioned by their shallowness.

Analysis and reception

The film was described as "a European-influenced movie".^[4] New York Magazine commented: "Dull, dull movie about a film editor is salvaged somewhat by early De Niro performance".^[5]

See also

• List of American films of 1969

Notes and References

1. Book: Brode, Douglas . The Films of Robert De Niro . 2001 . Citadel Press . 978-0-8065-2110-7 . en.
2. Book: Dougan, Andy . Untouchable: Robert De Niro: Unauthorised . 2011-05-31 . Random House . 978-0-7535-4684-0 . en.
3. Web site: ScreenCrush. Way Back When: Robert De Niro, Best Supporting Actor Nominee. Britt. Hayes. February 18, 2013.
4. Book: Levy, Shawn . De Niro: A Life . 2014-10-28 . Crown . 978-0-307-71680-4 . en.
5. Book: LLC, New York Media . New York Magazine . 1980-10-20 . New York Media, LLC . en.