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