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