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