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