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