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Lee's darkly humorous story of racial tensions in a Brooklyn neighborhood. Created much controversy at time of release!
Original Release
06/14/1989
US Release
06/30/1989
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Danny Aiello | Sal / Salvatore 'Sal' Fragione |
| Ossie Davis | Da Mayor |
| Ruby Dee | Mother Sister |
| Richard Edson | Vito / Vito Fragione |
| Giancarlo Esposito | Buggin Out |
| Spike Lee | Mookie |
| Bill Nunn | Radio Raheem |
| John Turturro | Pino / Pino Fragione |
| Paul Benjamin | ML |
| Frankie Faison | Coconut Sid |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Danny Aiello | Sal / Salvatore 'Sal' Fragione |
| Ossie Davis | Da Mayor |
| Ruby Dee | Mother Sister |
| Richard Edson | Vito / Vito Fragione |
| Giancarlo Esposito | Buggin Out |
| Spike Lee | Mookie |
| Bill Nunn | Radio Raheem |
| John Turturro | Pino / Pino Fragione |
| Paul Benjamin | ML |
| Frankie Faison | Coconut Sid |
| Robin Harris | Sweet Dick Willie |
| Joie Lee | Jade |
| Miguel Sandoval | Officer Ponte / Officer Mark Ponte |
| Rick Aiello | Officer Long / Officer Gary Long |
| John Savage | Clifton |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Mister Señor Love Daddy |
| Rosie Perez | Tina |
| Roger Guenveur Smith | Smiley |
| Steve White | Ahmad |
| Martin Lawrence | Cee |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Spike Lee | Producer |
| Jon Kilik | Producer |
| Monty Ross | Producer |
Editors
Clips
Do The Right Thing: How Come You Ain't Got No Brothers Up On The Wall?
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Nominated |
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
