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