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