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