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