Sam the Man (2001): Cast & Plot
Sam the Man is a 2001 romantic comedy directed by Gary Winick, starring Fisher Stevens as Sam Manning, Griffin Dunne and Luis Guzmán. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
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- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Gary Winick
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sam the Man About?
The premise of Sam the Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A writer having difficulty completing his second novel goes on a journey of self-discovery.
Sam the Man Themes & Keywords
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- forename in title
- three word title
- journey
- buttocks
- breasts
- black and white scene
- stooge
- surrogate uncle
- tearing up money
- money
- subway
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- letter
- waiter
- answering machine
- cell phone
- drummer
- drums
- extramarital affair
- adultery
- boy
- african american
- real estate broker
- infidelity
- eating
- food
- restaurant
- cafe
- teacher
- class
- reading
- umbrella
- rain
- telephone call
- marriage engagement
- beating
- eviction
- landlord
- following someone
- cigarette smoking
- liar
- lie
- underwear
- panties
- bathtub
- female nudity
- male nudity
- undressing
- sex
- computer
Sam the Man Cast & Characters
Fisher Stevens leads the cast as Sam Manning, with Griffin Dunne as Man in Bathroom and Luis Guzmán as Murray. Directed by Gary Winick; 27 actors are credited in all.
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Director Gary Winick
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Annabella Sciorra as Cass
Also Starring in Sam the Man
· 23 more- Maria Bello Anastasia Powell
- Ron Rifkin Richard
- Rob Morrow Daniel Lenz
- George Plimpton Themselves
- John Slattery Maxwell Slade
- Danielle Ferland Ella
- David Zayas Billy the Cop
- David Eigenberg Man at Book Reading
- Marin Hinkle Shelly
- Dana Wheeler-Nicholson Woman #2 in Restaurant
- Debbon Ayer Heather
- Joshua Dov College Boy
- Annika Peterson Emily
- Saverio Guerra Lorenzo Pugano
- Jon Robin Baitz Man #1 in Restaurant
- Michael Griffiths Man #2 in Restaurant
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- Nadine Mozon Maria Pugano
- Alex Porter Saxophone Player
- Jean-Luke Figueroa Buster Pugano
- Anne Torsiglieri Woman #1 in Restaurant
- Jennifer Kutner Therapist
- Patrick McMullen Themselves
- George Antonopoulos Dinner Guest (uncredited)
More from Gary Winick
More films directed by Gary Winick, best-rated first: Charlotte's Web, Tadpole, The Tic Code and 13 Going on 30.
Sam the Man Plot Summary
What happens in Sam the Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sam Manning [Fisher Stevens] is a struggling writer in New York City who finds himself creatively blocked while attempting to finish his highly anticipated second novel. Having achieved some success with his debut, Sam now faces the pressure of living up to expectations and grappling with the dreaded sophomore slump that plagues many writers.
As Sam’s writer’s block intensifies and his deadline looms, his frustration grows, and his personal relationships begin to suffer as he withdraws into himself, consumed by self-doubt and creative anxiety. The mounting pressure from his publisher, combined with his own internal struggles, forces Sam to confront fundamental questions about his identity as both a writer and a person.
Full summary
The whole story of Sam the Man, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sam the Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Sam Manning's profession?
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Movies Like Sam the Man
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Good Sam, Play It Again, Sam and Man About Town.
Sam the Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sam the Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sam the Man?
Sam the Man runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Sam the Man released?
Sam the Man was released on February 1, 2001.
Who directed Sam the Man?
Sam the Man was directed by Gary Winick.
More films by Gary Winick Who is in the cast of Sam the Man?
Sam the Man stars Fisher Stevens as Sam Manning, Griffin Dunne as Man in Bathroom and Luis Guzmán as Murray, among 27 credited actors.
Does Sam the Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Sam the Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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