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