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