Jungle Fever 1991

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
60%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
30%
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A successful and married black man contemplates having an affair with a white girl from work. He's quite rightly worried that the racial difference would make an already taboo relationship even worse.

Wesley Snipes

as Flipper Purify

Annabella Sciorra

as Angie Tucci

Spike Lee

as Cyrus

Ossie Davis

as Reverend Purify

Ruby Dee

as Lucinda Purify

Samuel L. Jackson

as Gator Purify

Lonette McKee

as Drew

John Turturro

as Pauline Carbone

Frank Vincent

as Mike Tucci

Anthony Quinn

as Lou Carbone

Director:

Spike Lee

Writer:

Spike Lee

Genres:

Drama,Romance

Release Date:

1991 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

132 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Jungle Fever

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Wesley Snipes

as Flipper Purify

Annabella Sciorra

as Angie Tucci

Spike Lee

as Cyrus

Ossie Davis

as Reverend Purify

Ruby Dee

as Lucinda Purify

Samuel L. Jackson

as Gator Purify

Lonette McKee

as Drew

John Turturro

as Pauline Carbone

Frank Vincent

as Mike Tucci

Anthony Quinn

as Lou Carbone

Halle Berry

as Vivian

Tyra Ferrell

as Orin Goode

Veronica Webb

as Vera

David Dundara

as Charlie Tucci

Michael Imperioli

as James Tucci

Steven Randazzo

as Sonny

Joseph D'Onofrio

as Patty

Michael Badalucco

as Frankie Botz

Anthony Nocerino

as Veeshay

Debi Mazar

as Denise

Gina Mastrogiacomo

as Louise

Tim Robbins

as Jerry

Brad Dourif

as Leslie

Theresa Randle

as Inez

Pamala Tyson

as Angela

Rick Aiello

as Officer Long

Miguel Sandoval

as Officer Ponte

Charlie Murphy

as Livin' Large

Talese Harris

as Iris

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 2nd Friend of Livin' Large

Frank Esposito

as Frankie, Denise's Brother

Joseph Giammarino

as Boy in Candy Store

Shawn Lowenthal

as 2nd Boy in Candy Store

Queen Latifah

as Lashawn

Curtis Atkins

as Paperboy

Yvette Brooks

as Mouth #1

Mamie Louise Anderson

as Mouth #2

Giancarlo Esposito

as Homeless Man

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