Uncle Sam

Director: William Lustig

Overview

"To exploitation and genre fans, William Lustig's Blue Underground label is a dream come true. In addition to their tireless efforts in restoring films that may otherwise be forgotten or scoffed at by other, more mainstream studios, their attention to det

Product Details

Release Date:	06/29/2004
UPC:	0827058106290
Original Release:	1997
Rating:	R
Source:	BLUE UNDERGROUND
Region Code:	A
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:30:00
Sales rank:	32,696

Special Features

Audio commentary with director William Lustig, writer Larry Cohen, and producer George G. Braunstein; Audio commentary with director William Lustig and star Isaac Hayes; "Fire Stunts" with audio commentary by stunt coordinator Spiro Razatos; Theatrical trailer; Poster & still galleries

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Bo Hopkins	Sgt. Twining
Timothy Bottoms	Mr. Crandall
Isaac Hayes	Jed Crowley
Morgan Paull	Mayor
Robert Forster	Congressman Cummings
P.J. Soles	Madge Cronin
William Smith	Major
David 'Shark' Fralick	Sam Harper
Christopher Ogden	Jody Baker
Leslie Neale	Sally Baker
Anne Tremko	Louise Harper
Tim Grimm	Ralph
Matthew Flint	Phil
Zachary McLemore	Barry Cronin
Thom McFadden	Mac Cronin
Richard Cummings Jr.	Dan
Frank Pesce	Barker
Jason Adelman	Jesse
Abby Ball	Rick
Stanton Barrett	Clete
Mark Chadwick	Willie on Stilts
Desirae Klein	Barbeque Girl
Laura Alcalde	Park Mother
Raquel Allessi	Girl Student
Taylor Jones	Boy Student
Chris Durand	Sergeant
Jason Lustig	Undertaker
Joseph Vitale	Kuwaiti Captain
David "Shark" Fralick	Actor
Mark Governor	Composer

Technical Credits

Larry Cohen

George G. Braunstein	Producer
John Hartigan	Special Effects
Sprio Razatos	Stunts
Karen Rea	Casting
Ultimate Effects	Special Effects
Larry Cohen	Screenwriter

Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Program Start/Friendly Fire [2:59]
2. Main Titles [1:46]
3. Jody Cuts His Foot [3:22]
4. Dog Tags [3:31]
5. Jed's Memories [1:53]
6. Funeral Plans [2:04]
7. Show & Tell [2:59]
8. Uncle Sam Comes Home [3:23]
9. Public Relations [:56]
10. Tax Cheater [3:22]
11. Jody Returns the Medals [2:05]
12. Jed and Jody [6:50]
13. The Resurrection [4:14]
14. Snip Snip [3:19]
15. Buried Alive [2:34]
16. Raising the Flag [2:14]
17. Washington's Hatchet [1:06]
18. The Celebration [:16]
19. National Anthem [1:28]
20. Crooked Politician [4:49]
21. Smoking Dope [2:05]
22. Sack Race [1:37]
23. Honest Abe Is Dead [2:24]
24. Jody Suffers the Truth [3:09]
25. Fireworks Show [3:44]
26. Uncle Sam Found Out [3:17]
27. Confronting Uncle Sam [4:50]
28. "Get the Canon!" [3:08]
29. End of Innocence [4:23]
30. End Credits [:59]

Menu

Side #1 --
Chapter Selections
Extras
Commentaries
Audio Commentary #1 With Director William Lustig, Writer Larry Cohen and Producer George G. Braunstein: On
Audio Commentary #1 With Director William Lustig, Writer Larry Cohen and Producer George G. Braunstein: Off
Audio Commentary #2 With Director William Lustig and Star Isaac Hayes (Recorded in 1998): On
Audio Commentary #2 With Director William Lustig and Star Isaac Hayes (Recorded in 1998): Off
Fire Stunts - Audio Commentary By Stunt Coordinator Spiro Razatos
Theatrical Trailer
Poster & Still Gallery
Audio Setup
5.1 Dolby Digital Surround
Dolby Surround 2.0
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Editorial Reviews

As scripted by the legendary Larry Cohen (It's Alive, God Told Me To), the story of Uncle Sam meanders back and forth between ultra-patriotic fervor and subversively anti-government sentiments, often confusing in stance but certainly more interesting than the standard zombie slasher story. Veteran horror director William Lustig keeps things moving quickly despite an obviously low budget, and Isaac Hayes is clumsy, but fun to watch as the one-legged Vietnam veteran who helps to save the day. The imagery of Uncle Sam murdering American citizens might have had more bite in a different era (it's a surprise no one thought of it back in the late '60s), but for all its goofiness, Uncle Sam delivers a unique ride for horror fans.