1989 · 120 min · R
Do the Right Thing
Directed by Spike Lee · Drama
Do the Right Thing (1989) is a Drama film, directed by Spike Lee set in New York City during the 1980s, in summer. It runs 120 minutes and is rated R.
Themes of prejudice & racism, power & corruption, and class conflict play out through multiple perspectives.
Composer
Bill Lee
Cinematography
Ernest R. Dickerson
Cast
Danny AielloOssie DavisRuby DeeRichard EdsonGiancarlo EspositoSpike LeeBill NunnJohn Turturro
The world of this film
Premise & themes
Structure
Tone
TenseSatirical
Shape
Protagonist
EnsembleSolo Lead
Pacing
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Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
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