Mo' Better Blues (1990) — Perfery

(1990)Directed by Spike Lee129 min · RDrama, 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.

Denzel Washingtonas Bleek Gilliam

Spike Leeas Giant

Wesley Snipesas Shadow Henderson (Sax)

Giancarlo Espositoas Left Hand Lacey (Piano)

Robin Harrisas Butterbean Jones

Joie Leeas Indigo

Bill Nunnas Bottom Hammer

John Turturroas Moe Flatbush

Dick Anthony Williamsas Big Stop Williams

Cynda Williamsas Clarke Bentancourt

Nicholas Turturroas Josh Flatbush

Samuel L. Jacksonas Madlock

Leonard L. Thomasas Rod

Charlie Murphyas Eggy

Rubén Bladesas Petey

Abbey Lincolnas Lillian Gilliam

Linda Hawkinsas Jeanne

Coati Mundias Roberto

Flavor Flavas Impatient Movie Patron (voice)

Jeff "Tain" Wattsas Rhythm Jones (Drums)

Steve Whiteas Born Knowledge

Raye Dowellas Rita

Angela Hallas Cora

Zakee Howzeas Young Bleek / Miles (as Zakee L. Howze)