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