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