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