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Mo' Better Blues (1990) 6.4
Jazz trumpeter Bleek Gilliam makes questionable decisions in his professional and romantic life. Director:Spike LeeWriter:Spike Lee |
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| Spike Lee | ... | ||
| Wesley Snipes | ... | ||
| Giancarlo Esposito | ... |
Left Hand Lacey (Piano)
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Butterbean Jones
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Indigo Downes
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| Bill Nunn | ... |
Bottom Hammer (Bass)
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| John Turturro | ... |
Moe Flatbush
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Big Stop Williams
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Clarke Bentancourt
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Josh Flatbush
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Jeff 'Tain' Watts | ... |
Rhythm Jones (Druns)
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Madlock
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Leonard L. Thomas | ... |
Rod
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Eggy
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
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. Bleek grows into adulthood and forms his own band - The Bleek Gilliam Quartet. The story of Bleek's and Shadow's friendly rivalry on stage which spills into their professional relationship and threatens to tear apart the quartet. Written by David <DGOWERS6@CHECLABA.SCU.EDU.AU>
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A Spike Lee joint.Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 August 1990 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Love Supreme See more »Box Office
Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$16,153,600 (USA)Company Credits
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Left Hand Lacey: Nobody asked me, man.
Bleek, Shadow Henderson: [in unison] Then shut the fuck up!
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The film was dedicated to actor/comedian Robin Harris who died after the film was completed. See more »Goofs
During the performance of Bleek's "Pop Top Urban 40 Funk Love ... Song", Bleek's headgear changes from hat to baseball cap. See more »Quotes
Bleek: Who asked you?Left Hand Lacey: Nobody asked me, man.
Bleek, Shadow Henderson: [in unison] Then shut the fuck up!
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One of Spike Lee's best, "Mo Better Blues" captures the atmosphere of jazz. The soundtrack flows with the acting like a song. Denzel Washington does a great job of portraying a jazzman's quest for perfection, while living in a "real world" full of problems. Being a musician myself, I appreciated the struggle Washington's character was going through. All of Spike Lee's trademark camera angles (which I've disliked in some of his movies) worked to perfection in this movie. Great music, good acting, and a solid plot. Recommend!