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