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