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