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