Sammy Stops the World
Seen it?1978 | 105 min | Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among music lovers, this one's for you. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Well paced, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
A man who sells coffee for a living gets his boss's daughter pregnant. This changes his life and eventually leads to his becoming a powerful business tycoon with no moral center. (TCM)
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mel Shapiro
- Sammy Davis Jr.Littlechap
- Dennis DanielsBaton Twirler
- Randon Lo
- Marian Mercer