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