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