Guide Note

Jungle Fever is a 1991 film directed by Spike Lee. The movie examines the controversial issue of interracial romance.

Fast Facts

1. Release Date: 1991
2. Written, Directed and Produced By: Spike Lee
3. Starring: Wesley Snipes, Annabella Sciorra, John Turturro, Anthony Quinn, Samuel L. Jackson, Halle Berry, Queen Latifah, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee
4. Music By: Stevie Wonder
5. Run Time: 132 min
6. Rated: R
7. This was the screen debut for Halle Berry, Queen Latifah and Samuel L. Jackson
8. Cannes Film Festival - Best Supporting Actor – Samuel L. Jackson
9. National Board of Review - 10th best film of the year
10. New York Film Critics Circle Awards - Best Supporting Actor – Samuel L. Jackson

Flipper Purify (Wesley Snipes) is an African-American architect working at a firm in New York. Angie Tucci (Annabella Sciorra) is an Italian-American secretary, who has recently been hired to work at the same firm. The two quickly move from co-workers to lovers, and their relationship leads to harsh scrutiny from friends and family.

Box Office Recap:

1. Budget: $14 Million
2. Gross: $32.5 Million