
Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing
Release: 1989-06-14·Runtime: 120m·★ 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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Danny Aielloas Sal
Paul Benjaminas ML
Samuel L. Jacksonas Mister Señor Love Daddy
Leonard L. Thomasas Punchy
Steve Parkas Sonny
Sixto Ramosas Stevie's Friend
John Turturroas Pino
Miguel Sandovalas Officer Ponte
Rick Aielloas Officer Long
Nelson Vasquezas Stevie's Friend
Richard Edsonas Vito
Joie Leeas Jade
Steve Whiteas Ahmad
Joel Nagleas Sergeant
Martin Lawrenceas Cee
Gwen McGeeas Louise
Nicholas Turturroas Policeman (uncredited)
Ruby Deeas Mother Sister
Robin Harrisas Sweet Dick Willie
Shawn Elliottas Puerto Rican Icee Man
Bill Nunnas Radio Raheem
John Savageas Clifton
Rosie Perezas Tina
Roger Guenveur Smithas Smiley
Frank Vincentas Charlie
Frankie Faisonas Coconut Sid
Luis Antonio Ramosas Stevie
Erik Dellumsas Customer in Pizzeria (uncredited)
Ossie Davisas Da Mayor
Giancarlo Espositoas Buggin Out
Spike Leeas MookieCrew
" />Darnell MartinSecond Assistant Camera
" />John NewbyCamera Operator
" />Wynn ThomasProduction Design
" />Barry Alexander BrownEditor
" />Nandi BoweSecond Assistant Director
" />Eric PayneStunts
" />Spike LeeScreenplay, Producer, Director
" />Eddie SmithStunt Coordinator
" />Jon KilikLine Producer
" />Dominic MarcusStunts
" />Skip LievsaySound Designer
" />Millicent SheltonWardrobe Assistant
" />David S. LomaxStunts
" />Danny Aiello IIIStunt Double
" />Bill LeeOriginal Music Composer
" />Ruth E. CarterCostume Design
" />Robi ReedCasting
" />Ernest R. DickersonDirector of Photography