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Do the Right Thing (1989)

Movie ★ 7.8 120 min

Drama

Sal is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out, becomes upset when he sees that the pizzeria's Wall of Fame exhibits only Italian actors. Buggin' Out believes a pizzeria in a black neighborhood should showcase black actors, but Sal disagrees. The wall becomes a symbol of racism and hate to Buggin' Out and to other people in the neighborhood, and tensions rise.

Spike Lee Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 14, 1989
Runtime
120 min
Rating
R
Budget
$6.5M
Box office
$37.3M
IMDb
tt0097216

Themes

Cast

Danny Aiello Danny Aiello Sal Ossie Davis Ossie Davis Da Mayor Ruby Dee Ruby Dee Mother Sister Richard Edson Richard Edson Vito Giancarlo Esposito Giancarlo Esposito Buggin Out Spike Lee Spike Lee Mookie Bill Nunn Bill Nunn Radio Raheem John Turturro John Turturro Pino Paul Benjamin Paul Benjamin ML Frankie Faison Frankie Faison Coconut Sid Robin Harris Robin Harris Sweet Dick Willie Joie Lee Joie Lee Jade Miguel Sandoval Miguel Sandoval Officer Ponte Rick Aiello Rick Aiello Officer Long John Savage John Savage Clifton Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson Mister Señor Love Daddy Rosie Perez Rosie Perez Tina Roger Guenveur Smith Roger Guenveur Smith Smiley

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Frequently asked questions

What is Do the Right Thing about?
Sal is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out, becomes upset when he sees that the pizzeria's Wall of Fame exhibits only Italian actors. Buggin' Out believes a pizzeria in a black neighborhood should showcase black actors, but Sal disagrees. The wall becomes a symbol of racism and hate to Buggin' Out and to other people in the neighborhood, and tensions rise.
Who directed Do the Right Thing?
Do the Right Thing was directed by Spike Lee.
Who stars in Do the Right Thing?
Do the Right Thing stars Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson.
When was Do the Right Thing released?
Do the Right Thing is a 1989 drama film.
Where can I watch Do the Right Thing?
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