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