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