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