Jungle Fever

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Cast & Crew

Wesley Snipes
Flipper Purify

Annabella Sciorra
Angie Tucci

Ossie Davis
The Good Reverend Doctor Purify

Spike Lee
Cyrus

Ruby Dee
Lucinda Purify

Samuel L. Jackson
Gator Purify

Lonette McKee
Drew

John Turturro
Paulie Carbone

Frank Vincent
Mike Tucci

Anthony Quinn
Lou Carbone

Spike Lee
Director

Spike Lee
Writer

Jon Kilik
Line Producer

Spike Lee
Producer

Monty Ross
Co-Producer

Terence Blanchard
Original Music

Stevie Wonder
Original Songs

Ernest R. Dickerson
Cinematographer

Samuel D. Pollard
Film Editor

Robi Reed-Humes
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• 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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