Mo' Better Blues
Originally released in 1990. Mo' Better Blues is a drama/music film. directed by Spike Lee. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, and Wesley Snipes
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (251 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$16.2M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $16,153,593
Production Companies
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mo' Better Blues about?
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...
Who directed Mo' Better Blues?
Mo' Better Blues was directed by Spike Lee.
How long is Mo' Better Blues?
Mo' Better Blues has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was Mo' Better Blues released?
Mo' Better Blues was released on August 3, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mo' Better Blues?
The main cast of Mo' Better Blues includes Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Wesley Snipes, Giancarlo Esposito, Robin Harris.
Is Mo' Better Blues worth watching?
Mo' Better Blues has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 251 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.