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