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