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Do the Right Thing

Do the Right Thing

It's the hottest day of the summer. You can do nothing, you can do something, or you can...

Salvatore "Sal" Fragione 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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Do the Right Thing
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1989-06-14
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Rating: 7.8/10 (1882 votes)
  • Budget: $6,500,000
  • Revenue: $37,300,000
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.2764
  • Languages: English, Italian, Korean, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

as Sal

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

as Da Mayor

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

as Mother Sister

Richard Edson

Richard Edson

as Vito

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

as Buggin Out

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

as Mookie

Bill Nunn

Bill Nunn

as Radio Raheem

John Turturro

John Turturro

as Pino

Paul Benjamin

Paul Benjamin

as ML

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

as Coconut Sid

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Trailers & Clips

Spike Lee Deals With Trouble At Sal's Pizzeria

Radio Raheem's Death Sparks Riot in 4K HDR

Spike Lee and Ruth E. Carter find color in the dark

“How Come You Ain’t Got No Brothers Up on the Wall?” Scene in 4K HDR

Spike Lee on DO THE RIGHT THING

External Links

Keywords

new york citypolice brutalityhip-hopitalian americanculture clashchaosheatstreet warrestaurant criticradio transmissionpunk rockpizzeriapolice operationpizzalovemoneyracismbrooklyn, new york cityheatwaverace relations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Do the Right Thing?

Do the Right Thing is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1989-06-14.

Who are the main actors in Do the Right Thing?

The main cast includes Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, .

Where can I watch Do the Right Thing online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Do the Right Thing is available.

Is Do the Right Thing based on a true story?

It's the hottest day of the summer. You can do nothing, you can do something, or you can...

What is the IMDb rating of Do the Right Thing?

Do the Right Thing has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 based on 1882 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Do the Right Thing?

The movie had a production budget of $6,500,000 and earned $37,300,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Do the Right Thing?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Do the Right Thing filmed?

Do the Right Thing was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Do the Right Thing?

The total runtime of Do the Right Thing is 120 minutes.

Is Do the Right Thing suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Do the Right Thing?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Do the Right Thing.

Does Do the Right Thing have a post-credit scene?

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