Mo' Better Blues
- Drama
- Music
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 is a 1990 drama-music film written and directed by Spike Lee, following a talented but self-centered trumpeter navigating personal and professional crises. The film explores themes of ambition, relationships, and vulnerability through the lens of the jazz music world. It's available on various streaming and rental platforms for classic cinema fans.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Denzel WashingtonBleek Gilliam
Wesley SnipesShadow Henderson (Sax)
Giancarlo EspositoLeft Hand Lacey (Piano)
Robin HarrisButterbean Jones
Joie LeeIndigo
Bill NunnBottom Hammer
John TurturroMoe Flatbush
Dick Anthony WilliamsBig Stop Williams
Cynda WilliamsClarke Bentancourt
Nicholas TurturroJosh Flatbush
Samuel L. JacksonMadlock
Leonard L. ThomasRod
Charlie MurphyEggy
Rubén BladesPetey
Trailer
Mo' Better Blues Official Trailer #1 - Giancarlo Esposito Movie (1990) HD
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Mo' Better Blues — frequently asked
When was Mo' Better Blues released?
Mo' Better Blues was released on August 3, 1990.
Who directed Mo' Better Blues?
The film was written and directed by Spike Lee.
What is the movie about?
The film centers on Bleek Gilliam, a talented trumpeter struggling with his obsession with music and indecision between two girlfriends, until a crisis involving his manager and childhood friend forces him to confront his vulnerabilities and the fragility of his world.
What genre is Mo' Better Blues?
Mo' Better Blues is a drama with a strong music component, focusing on jazz and the lives of musicians.
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