Uncle Sam [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]

Director: William Lustig William Lustig

Overview

After being killed by friendly fire during the Gulf War, soldier Sam Harper (David Shark Fralick) inexplicably returns from the dead to wreak revenge upon corrupt military men, draft dodgers, tax cheats, and flag burners. His memory is cherished only by his nephew, who doesn't realize that in life Sam was an angry, violent alcoholic who abused his family members and earned his heroic medals simply by being psychotic on the battlefield. Sam crawls out of his coffin after being brought back to his hometown, steals an Uncle Sam costume and proceeds to wreak havoc on insincere patriots during a Fourth of July celebration.

Product Details

Release Date:	06/21/2022
UPC:	0827058751490
Original Release:	1997
Source:	Blue Underground
Language:	English
Time:	1:29:00
Format:	Blu-ray
Sales rank:	10,671

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

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

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.

All Movie Guide - Fred Beldin