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