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Mo' Better Blues (1990) -- Opens with Bleek as a child learning to play the trumpet, his friends want him to come out and play but mother insists he finish his lessons...
Mo' Better Blues (1990) -- US Home Video Trailer from Universal

Overview

User Rating:
6.3/10   3,763 votes
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Director:
Spike Lee
Writer:
Spike Lee (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
3 August 1990 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Music more
Tagline:
A Spike Lee joint.
Plot:
Opens with Bleek as a child learning to play the trumpet, his friends want him to come out and play but mother insists he finish his lessons... more | add synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
Denzel Upset Over Racial Slur
 (From WENN. 3 December 2002)

User Comments:
Great film more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Denzel Washington ... Bleek Gilliam

Spike Lee ... Giant

Wesley Snipes ... Shadow Henderson (Sax)

Giancarlo Esposito ... Left Hand Lacey (Piano)
Robin Harris ... Butterbean Jones
Joie Lee ... Indigo Downes

Bill Nunn ... Bottom Hammer (Bass)

John Turturro ... Moe Flatbush
Dick Anthony Williams ... Big Stop Williams
Cynda Williams ... Clarke Bentancourt
Nicholas Turturro ... Josh Flatbush
Jeff 'Tain' Watts ... Rhythm Jones (Druns)

Samuel L. Jackson ... Madlock
Leonard L. Thomas ... Rod

Charles Q. Murphy ... Eggy
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
A Love Supreme (USA) (working title)
Variations on the Mo' Better Blues (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
129 min | USA:130 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The last and final film that would be scored by Spike Lee's father, Bill Lee. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During the performance of Bleek's "Pop Top Urban 40 Funk Love ... Song", Bleek's headgear changes from hat to baseball cap. more
Quotes:
Bleek: I may have been born yesterday, but I stayed up all night. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Simpsons: A Star Is Burns (#6.18)" (1995) more

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3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful:-
Great film, 17 October 2006
8/10
Author: davisdontaye from United States

One of the best film's Spike Lee has ever created. Denzel Washington plays Bleek Gilliam, a selfish musician who only listens to his music. He cheats on his women and wants the spotlight only to himself. On his road to redemption he encounters betrayal, lies, and greed before he finds happiness. A happiness that comes at a heavy price. Denzel Washington and Wesley Snipes give superb performances in their roles. The supporting cast members also give terrific performances in this film. The supporting cast members include Giancarlo Esposito, Samuel L. Jackson, Bill Nunn and Spike Lee. Spike Lee gives these characters enough personality to keep this movie entertaining. Each member adds enough color commentary to the film making this a joyous event from beginning to end. Add this movie to your video collection if you haven't already.

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