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