Jungle Fever(1991)
Jungle Fever Synopsis
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.
Jungle Fever (1991) is a drama and romance film directed by Spike Lee, released on June 7, 1991 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Wesley Snipes, Annabella Sciorra, Spike Lee and Ossie Davis. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 327 ratings.
- Director:
- Spike Lee
- Writers:
- Spike Lee
- Producers:
- Spike Lee
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest R. Dickerson
- Composer:
- Stevie Wonder
- Production:
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $14,000,000
- Revenue:
- $32,482,682
- Status:
- Released
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Jungle Fever Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Spike Lee, written by Spike Lee, produced by Spike Lee.
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Jungle Fever Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 327 ratings.
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Jungle Fever – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jungle Fever online?
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Jungle Fever (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Jungle Fever?
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The main cast of Jungle Fever (1991) includes Wesley Snipes, Annabella Sciorra, Spike Lee, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. The film was directed by Spike Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jungle Fever released?
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Jungle Fever was released on June 7, 1991 and runs for 2h 12m.
Is Jungle Fever worth watching?
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Jungle Fever (1991) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 327 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jungle Fever?
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