Mo’ Better Blues
Movie
1990
R
2 HOURS 7 MINS
Drama
A jazzman makes questionable decisions, like having two lovers and a manager who gambles.
Cast & Crew
Denzel Washington Bleek Gilliam
Spike Lee Giant
Wesley Snipes Shadow Henderson (Sax)
Joie Lee Indigo Downes
Cynda Williams Clarke Bentancourt
Giancarlo Esposito Left Hand Lacey (Piano)
Robin Harris Butterbean Jones
Bill Nunn Bottom Hammer (Bass)
Dick Anthony Williams Big Stop Williams
John Turturro Moe Flatbush
Ruben Blades Petey
Jeff Watts Rhythm Jones (Drums)
Nicholas Turturro Josh Flatbush
Abbey Lincoln Lillian Gilliam
Linda Hawkins Jeanne
Zakee L. Howze Young Bleek / Miles
Bill Lee Father of the Bride
Branford Marsalis Party Guest
Spike Lee Director
Spike Lee Writer
Jon Kilik Line Producer
Spike Lee Producer
Monty Ross Co-Producer
Ernest R. Dickerson Cinematography
Samuel D. Pollard Editing
Robi Reed-Humes Casting
Wynn Thomas Production Design
Ted Glass Set Decoration
Ruth E. Carter Costume Design
Matiki Anoff Makeup Artist
Preston Holmes Production Supervisor
Brent Owens Unit Manager
H.H. Cooper Second Assistant Director
Randy Fletcher First Assistant Director
Dale Pierce-Johnson Second Assistant Director
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