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