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Synopsis

Friends and family of a married black architect react in different ways to his affair with an Italian secretary.

Cast

  • Wesley Snipes
  • Spike Lee
  • Annabella Sciorra
  • Ossie Davis
  • Ruby Dee
  • Samuel L. Jackson
  • Lonette McKee
  • John Turturro
  • Frank Vincent
  • Anthony Quinn

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Jungle Fever contains two sequences - the girl talk and the crackhouse visit - of amazing power. It contains humor and insight and canny psychology, strong performances, and the fearless discussion of things both races would rather not face.

Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
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Chicago Sun-Times

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jungle Fever (1991) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Jungle Fever (1991)?
The movie is 2hr 12min long.
What's Jungle Fever (1991) about?
Friends and family of a married black architect react in different ways to his affair with an Italian secretary.
Who's the cast of Jungle Fever (1991)?
  • Wesley Snipes as Flipper Purify
  • Spike Lee
  • Annabella Sciorra as Angie Tucci
  • Ossie Davis as The Good Reverend Doctor Purify
  • Ruby Dee as Lucinda Purify
  • Samuel L. Jackson as Gator Purify
  • Lonette McKee as Drew
  • John Turturro as Paulie Carbone
  • Frank Vincent as Mike Tucci
  • Anthony Quinn as Lou Carbone
Who's the director behind Jungle Fever (1991)?
Spike Lee directed Jungle Fever (1991).
Who produced Jungle Fever (1991)?
Spike Lee, Jon Kilik and Monty Ross produced Jungle Fever (1991).