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