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
Wesley Snipesas Shadow Henderson (Sax)
Robin Harrisas Butterbean Jones
Bill Nunnas Bottom Hammer
Deon Richmondas Tyrone
Leon Addison Brownas Smith
Angela Hallas Cora
Leonard L. Thomasas Rod
Raye Dowellas Rita
Giancarlo Espositoas Left Hand Lacey (Piano)
Cynda Williamsas Clarke Bentancourt
Charlie Murphyas Eggy
Coati Mundias Roberto
Bill Leeas Father of the Bride
Doug E. Dougas Jimmy the Busboy (as Douglas Bourne)
John Canada Terrellas Club Patron
Denzel Washingtonas Bleek Gilliam
Rubén Bladesas Petey
Branford Marsalisas Party Guest
Spike Leeas Giant
John Turturroas Moe Flatbush
Samuel L. Jacksonas Madlock
Abbey Lincolnas Lillian Gilliam
Steve Whiteas Born Knowledge
Raymond Anthony Thomasas Joe (as Raymond Thomas)
Joie Leeas Indigo
Dick Anthony Williamsas Big Stop Williams
Nicholas Turturroas Josh Flatbush
Tracy Camilla Johnsas Club Patron
Candace Kirkpatrickas Club Patron (uncredited)
Flavor Flavas Impatient Movie Patron (voice)
Scot Anthony Robinsonas Cooley
Joe Senecaas Big Stop's FriendCrew
" />Ernest R. DickersonDirector of Photography" />Bill LeeOriginal Music Composer
" />Sam PollardEditor
" />Skip LievsaySound Designer
" />Robi ReedCasting Director
" />Wynn ThomasProduction Design
" />Terence BlanchardMusician
" />Randall BalsmeyerTitle Designer" />Spike LeeDirector, Writer, Producer
" />Jon KilikLine Producer
" />Ruth E. CarterCostume Design