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