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