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