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