A sweltering drama that simmers with kinetic energy and vibrant colors, capturing a Brooklyn neighborhood's racial tensions on the hottest day of the summer. It culminates in a tragic explosion of violence, challenging viewers with the complex moral ambiguity of justice and anger.
Do the Right Thing
"It's the hottest day of the summer. You can do nothing, you can do something, or you can..."
Director:
Spike Lee
Cast:
Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito
Drama
Budget:
$6,500,000
Box Office:
$37,300,000
Do the Right Thing - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Night of the Hunter Homage
Radio Raheem's 'Love/Hate' monologue is a direct recreation of Robert Mitchum's speech in the 1955 film The Night of the Hunter, linking Raheem to a cinematic history of moral duality.
Rosie Perez's Debut
This film marked the acting debut of Rosie Perez (Tina). Spike Lee discovered her at a dance club in Los Angeles.
Frank Vincent Cameo
Frank Vincent, known for mob roles in Scorsese films, appears briefly as the driver who gets wet from the fire hydrant, reinforcing the Italian-American tension.