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Mo' Better Blues poster

Mo' Better Blues Cast & Characters

Mo' Better Blues (1990) stars Denzel Washington as Bleek Gilliam, Spike Lee as Giant and Wesley Snipes as Shadow Henderson (Sax). The drama movie was released August 3, 1990. Below is the full cast and crew.

R 1990 · 2h 9m 65 Audience
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Starring Cast
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Bleek Gilliam
S
Spike Lee
Giant
W
Wesley Snipes
Shadow Henderson (Sax)
G
Giancarlo Esposito
Left Hand Lacey (Piano)
R
Robin Harris
Butterbean Jones
J
Joie Lee
Indigo
Key crew
Director
Spike Lee
Screenplay
Spike Lee
Producers
Spike Lee
Music
Bill Lee
Cinematography
Ernest R. Dickerson
Editor
Sam Pollard
Production design
Wynn Thomas
Costume design
Ruth E. Carter
Casting
Robi Reed

Full cast

52 cast members

Crew by department

20 crew members