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Do the Right Thing is a 1989 American independent comedy-drama film produced, written and directed by Spike Lee. It features an ensemble cast that includes Lee, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Bill Nunn, John Turturro and John Savage and is the feature film debut of Martin Lawrence and Rosie Perez. The story explores a Brooklyn neighborhood's simmering racial tension between its African-American residents and the Italian-American owners of a local pizzeria, culminating in tragedy and violence on a hot summer's day. Do the Right Thing premiered at the 42nd Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 1989, and was theatrically released in the United States by Universal Pictures on June 30.
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Do the Right Thing (똑바로 살아라) — verified Korean film. Released 1997. Directed by Lee Sangwoo.
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Genre: comedy film
Original language: Korean
Year: 1989
Director: Spike Lee
Location: Brooklyn
Premiered: 42nd Cannes Film Festival
Release Year: 1989
Country: 미국
Registered: 1999
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Wikidata lists the Korean name as 똑바로 살아라 (1997년 영화); KoreaAPI uses 똑바로 살아라 (chosen by source authority).
Wikipedia lists the Korean name as 똑바로 살아라 (1989년 영화); KoreaAPI uses 똑바로 살아라 (chosen by source authority).
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Do the Right Thing is a 1989 American independent comedy-drama film produced, written and directed by Spike Lee. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q12593876 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia Do the Right Thing 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 349235 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04, via KoreaAPI).
When was Do the Right Thing released?
Do the Right Thing was released in 1997 (verified via Wikidata Q12593876 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia Do the Right Thing 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 349235 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
Who directed Do the Right Thing?
Do the Right Thing was directed by Lee Sangwoo (verified via Wikidata Q12593876 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia Do the Right Thing 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 349235 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Do the Right Thing's genre?
Do the Right Thing — Genre: comedy film (verified via Wikidata Q12593876 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia Do the Right Thing 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 349235 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Do the Right Thing's original language?
Do the Right Thing — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q12593876 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia Do the Right Thing 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 349235 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Do the Right Thing's year?
Do the Right Thing — Year: 1989 (verified via Wikidata Q12593876 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia Do the Right Thing 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 349235 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Do the Right Thing's director?
Do the Right Thing — Director: Spike Lee (verified via Wikidata Q12593876 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia Do the Right Thing 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 349235 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Do the Right Thing's location?
Do the Right Thing — Location: Brooklyn (verified via Wikidata Q12593876 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia Do the Right Thing 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 349235 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Do the Right Thing's premiered?
Do the Right Thing — Premiered: 42nd Cannes Film Festival (verified via Wikidata Q12593876 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia Do the Right Thing 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 349235 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Do the Right Thing's release year?
Do the Right Thing — Release Year: 1989 (verified via Wikidata Q12593876 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia Do the Right Thing 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 349235 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Do the Right Thing's country?
Do the Right Thing — Country: 미국 (verified via Wikidata Q12593876 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia Do the Right Thing 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 349235 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Do the Right Thing's registered?
Do the Right Thing — Registered: 1999 (verified via Wikidata Q12593876 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia Do the Right Thing 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 349235 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
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