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