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