Do the Right Thing

1989 Spike Lee 2h
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.

Cast

Danny Aiello Sal
Ossie Davis Da Mayor
Ruby Dee Mother Sister
Richard Edson Vito
Giancarlo Esposito Buggin Out
Spike Lee Mookie
Bill Nunn Radio Raheem
John Turturro Pino

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