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