Mo' Better Blues(1990)
Mo' Better Blues Synopsis
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.
Mo' Better Blues (1990) is a drama and music film directed by Spike Lee, released on August 3, 1990 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Wesley Snipes and Giancarlo Esposito. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 267 ratings.
- Director:
- Spike Lee
- Writers:
- Spike Lee
- Producers:
- Spike Lee
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest R. Dickerson
- Composer:
- Bill Lee
- Production:
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $16,153,593
- Status:
- Released
Mo' Better Blues (1990) Trailer
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Mo' Better Blues Videos & Clips
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Mo' Better Blues Official Trailer #1 - Giancarlo Esposito Movie (1990) HD
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Mo' Better Blues | Denzel Washington & Wesley Snipes Perform "Mo' Better Blues"
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Mo' Better Blues Cast & Crew
Main cast
Denzel Washington
as Bleek Gilliam
Spike Lee
as Giant
Wesley Snipes
as Shadow Henderson (Sax)
Giancarlo Esposito
as Left Hand Lacey (Piano)
Robin Harris
as Butterbean Jones
Joie Lee
as Indigo
Bill Nunn
as Bottom Hammer
John Turturro
as Moe Flatbush
Dick Anthony Williams
as Big Stop Williams
Cynda Williams
as Clarke Bentancourt
Nicholas Turturro
as Josh Flatbush
Samuel L. Jackson
as Madlock
Key crew
Directed by Spike Lee, written by Spike Lee, produced by Spike Lee.
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Mo' Better Blues Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 267 ratings.
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Mo' Better Blues – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mo' Better Blues online?
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Mo' Better Blues (1990) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Mo' Better Blues?
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The main cast of Mo' Better Blues (1990) includes Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Wesley Snipes, Giancarlo Esposito and Robin Harris. The film was directed by Spike Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mo' Better Blues released?
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Mo' Better Blues was released on August 3, 1990 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is Mo' Better Blues worth watching?
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Mo' Better Blues (1990) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 267 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mo' Better Blues?
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Yes. The official Mo' Better Blues trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.