Mo' Better Blues
Mo' Better Blues
Release: 1990-08-03·Runtime: 129m·★ 6.5
DramaMusic
Talented but self-centered trumpeter Bleek Gilliam is obsessed with his music and indecisiveness about his girlfriends Indigo and Clarke. But when he is forced to come to the aid of his manager and childhood friend, Bleek finds his world more fragile than he ever imagined.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Universal Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Charlie Murphyas Eggy
Rubén Bladesas Petey
Flavor Flavas Impatient Movie Patron (voice)
Angela Hallas Cora
Robin Harrisas Butterbean Jones
Nicholas Turturroas Josh Flatbush
Deon Richmondas Tyrone
Branford Marsalisas Party Guest
Leonard L. Thomasas Rod
Raye Dowellas Rita
Raymond Anthony Thomasas Joe (as Raymond Thomas)
John Canada Terrellas Club Patron
Denzel Washingtonas Bleek Gilliam
Wesley Snipesas Shadow Henderson (Sax)
Bill Nunnas Bottom Hammer
Leon Addison Brownas Smith
Doug E. Dougas Jimmy the Busboy (as Douglas Bourne)
John Turturroas Moe Flatbush
Cynda Williamsas Clarke Bentancourt
Abbey Lincolnas Lillian Gilliam
Candace Kirkpatrickas Club Patron (uncredited)
Coati Mundias Roberto
Scot Anthony Robinsonas Cooley
Tracy Camilla Johnsas Club Patron
Samuel L. Jacksonas Madlock
Joe Senecaas Big Stop's Friend
Spike Leeas Giant
Joie Leeas Indigo
Dick Anthony Williamsas Big Stop Williams
Steve Whiteas Born Knowledge
Bill Leeas Father of the Bride
Giancarlo Espositoas Left Hand Lacey (Piano)Crew
" />Bill LeeOriginal Music Composer
" />Sam PollardEditor
" />Wynn ThomasProduction Design
" />Ruth E. CarterCostume Design
" />Robi ReedCasting Director
" />Terence BlanchardMusician" />Spike LeeWriter, Director, Producer
" />Ernest R. DickersonDirector of Photography
" />Skip LievsaySound Designer
" />Jon KilikLine Producer
" />Randall BalsmeyerTitle Designer