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Mo' Better Blues

(1990-08-03)

1990-08-03 • DramaMusic • 2h 9m

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Mo' Better Blues (1990-08-03)

1990-08-03 • DramaMusic • 2h 9m

Overview

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.

Overview

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.

About

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$10,000,000

Revenue

$16,153,593

Production Companies

40 Acres and a Mule FilmworksUniversal Pictures

About

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$10,000,000

Revenue

$16,153,593

Production

40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks

Universal Pictures

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Cast

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washingt...

Bleek Gilliam

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

Shadow Henderson (Sax)

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Espos...

Left Hand Lacey (Piano)

Robin Harris

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Joie Lee

Joie Lee

Indigo

Bill Nunn

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Clarke Bentancourt

Nicholas Turturro

Nicholas Turtur...

Josh Flatbush

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jacks...

Madlock

Leonard L. Thomas

Leonard L. Thom...

Rod

Charlie Murphy

Charlie Murphy

Eggy

Rubén Blades

Rubén Blades

Petey

Abbey Lincoln

Abbey Lincoln

Lillian Gilliam

Linda Hawkins

Jeanne

Coati Mundi

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Roberto

Flavor Flav

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Jazz Club Singer (uncredited)

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Rhythm Jones (Drums)

Steve White

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Raye Dowell

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Rita

Angela Hall

Angela Hall

Cora

Zakee Howze

Young Bleek / Miles (as Zakee L. Howze)

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Tyrone

Raymond Anthony Thomas

Raymond Anthony...

Joe (as Raymond Thomas)

Sheldon Turnips...

Benny

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Leon Addison Brown

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Scot Anthony Robinson

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Party Guest

Doug E. Doug

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Jimmy the Busboy (as Douglas Bourne)

Tracy Camilla Johns

Tracy Camilla J...

Club Patron

John Canada Terrell

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Joe Seneca

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Big Stop's Friend

Darryl M. Wonge...

Miles at Birth

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Miles, Age 5

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Minister

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Denzel Washington

Denzel Washingt...

Bleek Gilliam

Wesley Snipes

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Shadow Henderson (Sax)

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Espos...

Left Hand Lacey (Piano)

Robin Harris

Robin Harris

Butterbean Jones

Joie Lee

Joie Lee

Indigo

Bill Nunn

Bill Nunn

Bottom Hammer

John Turturro

John Turturro

Moe Flatbush

Dick Anthony Williams

Dick Anthony Wi...

Big Stop Williams

Cynda Williams

Cynda Williams

Clarke Bentancourt

Nicholas Turturro

Nicholas Turtur...

Josh Flatbush

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jacks...

Madlock

Leonard L. Thomas

Leonard L. Thom...

Rod

Charlie Murphy

Charlie Murphy

Eggy

Rubén Blades

Rubén Blades

Petey

Abbey Lincoln

Abbey Lincoln

Lillian Gilliam

Linda Hawkins

Jeanne

Coati Mundi

Coati Mundi

Roberto

Flavor Flav

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Impatient Movie Patron

Diahann Carroll

Diahann Carroll

Jazz Club Singer (uncredited)

Jeff "Tain" Wat...

Rhythm Jones (Drums)

Steve White

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Born Knowledge

Raye Dowell

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Rita

Angela Hall

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Cora

Zakee Howze

Young Bleek / Miles (as Zakee L. Howze)

Deon Richmond

Deon Richmond

Tyrone

Raymond Anthony Thomas

Raymond Anthony...

Joe (as Raymond Thomas)

Sheldon Turnips...

Benny

Christopher Ske...

Louis

Leon Addison Brown

Leon Addison Br...

Smith

Scot Anthony Robinson

Scot Anthony Ro...

Cooley

Branford Marsalis

Branford Marsal...

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Jimmy the Busboy (as Douglas Bourne)

Tracy Camilla Johns

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Club Patron

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Joe Seneca

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Big Stop's Friend

Darryl M. Wonge...

Miles at Birth

Jelani Asar Sni...

Miles, Age 1

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Shanika (uncredited)

Curt Hayward

Jazz Club Patron (uncredited)

Candace Kirkpatrick

Candace Kirkpat...

Club Patron (uncredited)

Stephen Vause

Club Patron (uncredited)