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