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