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3 August 1990 (USA) moreTagline:
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 synopsisAwards:
2 nominations moreUser Comments:
Spike Lee, ya got this one right! moreCast
(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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A Love Supreme (USA) (working title)Variations on the Mo' Better Blues (USA) (working title)
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129 min | USA:130 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby SRCertification:
Australia:M | Iceland:16 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Finland:K-16 | USA:R | West Germany:16Fun Stuff
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Joie Lee is director Spike Lee's sister. At the wedding, her character is given away by a character played by their real-life father Bill Lee. moreGoofs:
Continuity: During the performance of Bleek's "Pop Top Urban 40 Funk Love ... Song", Bleek's headgear changes from hat to baseball cap. moreFAQ
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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!