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Do the Right Thing
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Do the Right Thing

1989-06-14 · 120 min · ★ 7.8

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.

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Directors
Spike Lee
Production companies
Universal Pictures, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,500,000
Revenue
USD 37,300,000

Top Cast

Danny AielloDanny AielloSal
Ossie DavisOssie DavisDa Mayor
Ruby DeeRuby DeeMother Sister
Richard EdsonRichard EdsonVito
Giancarlo EspositoGiancarlo EspositoBuggin Out
Spike LeeSpike LeeMookie
Bill NunnBill NunnRadio Raheem
John TurturroJohn TurturroPino
Paul BenjaminPaul BenjaminML
Frankie FaisonFrankie FaisonCoconut Sid
Robin HarrisRobin HarrisSweet Dick Willie
Joie LeeJoie LeeJade
Miguel SandovalMiguel SandovalOfficer Ponte
Rick AielloRick AielloOfficer Long
John SavageJohn SavageClifton
Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonMister Señor Love Daddy
Rosie PerezRosie PerezTina
Roger Guenveur SmithRoger Guenveur SmithSmiley
Steve WhiteSteve WhiteAhmad
Martin LawrenceMartin LawrenceCee

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