Do the Right Thing
"It's the hottest day of the summer. You can do nothing, you can do something, or you can..."
Originally released in 1989. Do the Right Thing is a drama film. directed by Spike Lee. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, and Ruby Dee
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (1,922 votes)
Budget
$6.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$37.3M
5.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,500,000
- Revenue
- $37,300,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Do the Right Thing about?
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....
Who directed Do the Right Thing?
Do the Right Thing was directed by Spike Lee.
How long is Do the Right Thing?
Do the Right Thing has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Do the Right Thing released?
Do the Right Thing was released on June 14, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Do the Right Thing?
The main cast of Do the Right Thing includes Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito.
Is Do the Right Thing worth watching?
Do the Right Thing has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 1,922 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.