Sugartime

I appreciated this film very much, however I would like to see a film more dedicated to Sam Giancana, the gangster. Here is a man who was one of the most ruthless organized crime figures in the 60's and very few films portray him as such. Yes, they're moments in this film dedicated to such ruthlessness, however I would like to see something a little more wholesale on the topic. Having said that, Sugartime is a great movie; funny and evocative, I very much enjoy this movie and was very glad to have found it.

Sam Giancana was a famed mob boss from Chicago. Phyllis McGuire was the lead singer of the popular 1950's vocal group The McGuire Sisters, and sang in her church regularly. How did these two distinctly different people come to fall in love with one another?The film "Sugartime" answered this question for me, as their love was portrayed as being very passionate, caring and loyal. It became very believable to me that these two people could have fallen in love despite their divergent backgrounds and lifestyles. Mary-Louise Parker was absolutely radiant in her portrayal of Phyllis, and John Turturro did an excellent job portraying Sam, the tough mobster with a soft side.If you are interested in mob history, or in the McGuire Sisters, I highly recommend this film to you. I hope that Phyllis McGuire writes a book one day, because she has led quite an interesting life!

A great movie that can easily be added to a regular viewing list. John Turturro plays this role with excellence. Highly recommended

It's an excellently done film with a strong script, outstanding actors and acting, great cinematography and obviously a hefty budget. But though "based on a true story" it misses the mark on the McGuire Sisters by several country miles. Phyllis was never the sultry, conniving, sexpot portrayed here. She was, and is, very much in the All American mode. She happened to fall in love with a gangster. It's that simple. He wasn't handsome, he wasn't a great mind but had a charm and sincere love for her that captured her. To her credit she never denied knowing him or his being her friend even when it would have been easy to do just that. The film also portrays Christine and Dorothy as two dumbos when in real life the McGuires were smart, disciplined and extremely talented. They still are! They also were and are devoted to their families. In the film they are portrayed as if they hardly could hold a conversation. In real life they are warm, classy, charistmatic ladies. Just to set it all straight.

Interesting true story about Phyllis McGuire [The McGuire Sisters] and her affair with mobster Sam Giancana. I don't know how faithful the movie is to facts, but some of it I know is true. Be aware of sex, violence, and profanity.

Any motion picture with John Turturro (sp) in it gets my positive vote. Otherwise I feel it was just another run of the mill bad guys movie. The actress who portrayed one of the McGuire sisters favored by the Turturro character was good. Final verdict - decent motion picture with competent acting by the main performers. Good production values and technically well done.

John Turturro and Mary-Louise Parker bring out the "what's it like to date a gangster but try to keep a good reputation" in this film. John plays Sam Giancana a Chicago mobster trying to show his best side to the gal of his dreams Phyllis Maguire. Stay open minded though, because they try to stay true to history but some facts are a bit scrambled. Phillis was in reality The All American Girl. It's just the kind of rainy Friday or Saturday night to cuddle up with your significant other and a bowl of popcorn and be drawn in to a good story.My wife and I liked it a lot.

Whether you're into the mobster genre or love that period in America where entertainers and gangsters crossed paths, you'll dig the hell out of this. The story of Sam Giancanna is always interesting to watch, but John Turturo plays Giancanna as the perfect loose cannon in the mob he was. Mary Louis-Parker is every bit as beautiful and sexy as Marilyn Monroe. Definitely needs to be right there on your shelf next to Goodfella's and Casino!

HBO true life story set in the 1960's charting the unlikely love affair between mafia boss Sam giancana & singer Phyllis Mcguire.Im not really that great a fan of 'mob' movies but enjoyed this one as it mainly focuses on the relationship.Plus Mary louise parker is fab as Phyllis,im not sure how accurate her portrayal is but she is just so glamourous & sultry in the role & i loved the song sequences throughout- by the time it had finished i couldnt stop singing 'sugartime'!A well made,interesting biopic.

Dear Crew, Thoroughly enjoyed Sugar Time, saw it years ago and liked it from the start.Acting by all main characters excellent, has humor, suspense and thrills.Bit of a giggle with the old McGuire Sisters songs..Certain references to Frank Sinatra and the Kennedys continues to makes us wonder about the mysterious passing of JFK.

I brought this for my husband who had seen it some time ago. I am surprised it is not easier to get hold of but Amazon came up with the goods again. I enjoyed it but will have to watch it again to get a better impact. The main thing is that my husband was very pleased to be able to see the film again.

Love the film!

Great movie and great acting. Thanks