Jungle Fever

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Cast

Wesley Snipes
as Flipper Purify

Annabella Sciorra
as Angie Tucci

Spike Lee
as Cyrus

Ruby Dee
as Lucinda

Samuel L. Jackson
as Gator Purify

Lonette McKee
as Drew

John Turturro
as Paulie

Ossie Davis
as The Good Reverend Doctor

Anthony Quinn
as Carbone

Frank Vincent
as Mike Tucci

Halle Berry
as Vivian

Tyra Ferrell
as Orin Goode

Veronica Webb
as Vera

Veronica Timbers
as Ming

David Dundara
as Charlie Tucci

Michael Imperioli
as James Tucci

Nicholas Turturro
as Vinny

Steven Randazzo
as Sonny

Joseph D'Onofrio
as Patty

Michael Badalucco
as Frankie Botz

Anthony Nocerrino
as Veeshay

Debi Mazar
as Denise

Gina Mastrogiacomo
as Louise

Tim Robbins
as Jerry

Anthony Nocerino
as Veeshay

Brad Dourif
as Leslie

Theresa Randle
as Inez

Pamala Tyson
as Angela

Rick Aiello
as Officer Long

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
as Nilda

Miguel Sandoval
as Officer Ponte

Charlie Murphy
as Livin' Large

Talese Harris
as Iris

Pamela Tyson
as Angela

Averell Curtle
as Young Panhandler

Melvin Bethea
as Drug Dealer

Ewart Lauder
as Drug Dealer

Randolph May
as Man in Crack Den

El-Shah Muhammad
as Gentleman in Wheelchair

Suzanna White
as Church Lady

Danielle Coleman
as Woman Panhandler

Marilyn Nelson
as Crack Lady

Bob Adrian
as Man on the Street

Doug E. Doug
as Friend of Livin' Large

Scot Anthony Robinson
as Friend of Livin' Large #2

Frank Esposito
as Frankie

Joseph Giammarino
as Boy in Candy Store

Shawn Lowenthal
as Boy in Candy Store #2

Queen Latifah
as Lashawn

Curtis Atkins
as Paperboy

Yvette Brooks
as Mouth #1

Mamie Louise Anderson
as Mouth #2

Catherine Scorsese

Charles Scorsese

Franc D'Ambrosio

Richard Edson

Tiger Haynes

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Critic Reviews for Jungle Fever

Audience Reviews for Jungle Fever

• Dec 13, 2013

  not porn. DISAPPOINTED.
  Stevie S Super Reviewer
• Apr 12, 2012

  For some reason I don't seem to ever watch a Spike Lee film in one sitting. The only ones I did were Do the Right Thing and Clockers. I did two sittings for this one, it's not a bad thing, but I just feel a lack of concentration when he does extended intimate portraits on his characters. Anyways, this 'joint' didn't feel like it dragged on, nor did it feel too short but I felt by the end of it that the central theme was slightly forgotten about. I think that's because all the supporting characters (especially Samuel L Jackson) are just so much more interesting than the central two.
  

  Hassan V Super Reviewer
• Aug 03, 2011

  What we have here is Spike Lee's thematic sequel to Do The Right Thing. While ultimately an exploration of inner city life for different cultural, economic, and racial groups, the main focus is on the consequences, repercussions, and attitudes towards interracial relationships. The film has noble ambitions and aims, but a lot of the strength is undermined primarily by some surprisingly untimely music cues from Stevie Wonder and a really bloated, meandering run time. I liked how the film explored the issue of mixed dating from different viewpoints, but I found it odd how it neglects to really capture the situation from the perspective of the two main parties: a well to do black architect, and his working class Italian secretary. Aside from mixed dating, the film does take a more general look at big city life, with special attention paid to crack addiction. The film is extremely well shot, with some well used camera moves (including a ripping long take), and, despite being flawed, does offer a great amount of substance and food for thought. It also contains some terrific performances from a notable ensemble cast, which includes names like Wesley Snipes, Anna Sciorra, Anthony Quinn, Spike Lee, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, John Turturro, and briefer appearances from Brad Dourif, Tim Robbins, Queen Latifah, Halle Berry (this being the debut for those latter two), as well as a breakout turn from Samuel L. Jackson as the crackhead Gator. All in all, the film is kind of a mess, but it does have its moments, so yeah, give it a go.
  Chris W Super Reviewer
• Feb 16, 2010

  This was made before I started sighing during Spike Lee movies. I thought the performances here were fabulous.
  

  John B Super Reviewer

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