Do the Right Thing
By February 19, 2001
Leaving the theater after the tumultuous world premiere of Do the Right Thing at Cannes in May of 1989, I found myself too shaken to speak, and I avoided the clusters of people Read more »
- United States
- 1989
- 120 minutes
- Color
- 1.85:1
- English
SYNOPSIS: The hottest day of the year explodes on-screen in this vibrant look at a day in the life of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast that includes Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Robin Harris, Samuel L. Jackson, Bill Nunn, Rosie Perez, and John Turturro, Spike Lee’s powerful portrait of urban racial tensions sparked controversy while earning popular and critical praise.
Cast & CreditsOpen
Cast
| Sal | Danny Aiello |
| Da Mayor | Ossie Davis |
| Mother Sister | Rube Dee |
| Vito | Richard Edson |
| Buggin Out | Giancarlo Esposito |
| Sweet Dick Willie | Robin Harris |
| Mister Señor Love Daddy | Samuel L. Jackson |
| Radio Raheem | Bill Nunn |
| Tina | Rosie Perez |
| Pino | John Turturro |
| ML | Paul Benjamin |
| Coconut Sid | Frankie Faison |
| Officer Ponte | Miguel Sandoval |
| Cee | Martin Lawrence |
| Clifton | John Savage |
| Jade | Joie Lee |
| Smiley | Roger Guenveur Smith |
| Charlie | Frank Vincent |
Credits
| Director | Spike Lee |
| Produced, written, and directed by | Spike Lee |
| Co-producer | Monty Ross |
| Cinematography | Ernest R. Dickerson |
| Line producer | Jon Kilik |
| Editing | Barry Alexander Brown |
| Music | Bill Lee |
| featuring | Branford Marsalis |
| Production design | Wynn Thomas |
| Costumes | Ruth Carter |
| Casting | Robi Reed |
| Sound | Skip Lievsay |
Disc Features
DIRECTOR-APPROVED DOUBLE-DISC SPECIAL EDITION:
- New widescreen digital transfer, enhanced for 16×9 televisions and approved by cinematographer Ernest Dickerson
- Dolby Digital surround and PCM stereo soundtracks
- Audio commentary by director Spike Lee, Dickerson, production designer Wynn Thomas, and actor Joie Lee
- New video introductions by Spike Lee
- St. Clair Bourne’s 60-minute documentary The Making of “Do the Right Thing”
- Spike Lee and line producer John Kilik revisit the film’s Bed-Stuy locations
- Public Enemy’s video for "Fight the Power,” directed by Spike Lee
- The 1989 Cannes Film Festival press conference with Spike Lee, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, and Joie Lee
- Spike Lee’s behind-the-scenes footage, from rehearsal to wrap
- Original storyboards for the riot sequence
- New video interview with editor Barry Brown
- Theatrical trailer and TV spots
- English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired
- Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition
