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