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