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