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Mo' Better Blues
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Mo' Better Blues

Fri, Aug 3, 1990
  • Drama
  • Music
Film · Synopsis

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.

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasMon, Jul 23, 1990New York City, New York
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Nov 21, 1990
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Sep 27, 1990
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington
    as Bleek Gilliam
  • Spike Lee
    Spike Lee
    as Giant
  • Wesley Snipes
    Wesley Snipes
    as Shadow Henderson (Sax)
  • Giancarlo Esposito
    Giancarlo Esposito
    as Left Hand Lacey (Piano)
  • Robin Harris
    Robin Harris
    as Butterbean Jones
  • Joie Lee
    Joie Lee
    as Indigo
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