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