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