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