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Lee's father provided the inspiration for this look at a young black jazz trumpeter and his relationships with two women. Soundtrack by Branford Marsalis!
Original Release
08/03/1990
US Release
08/03/1990
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Cynda Williams | Clarke Bentancourt |
| Denzel Washington | Bleek Gilliam |
| Joie Lee | Indigo Downes / Indigo |
| Ruben Blades | Petey |
| Spike Lee | Giant |
| Wesley Snipes | Shadow Henderson (Sax) |
| Giancarlo Esposito | Left Hand Lacey (Piano) |
| John Turturro | Moe Flatbush |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Madlock |
| Charlie Murphy | Eggy |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Cynda Williams | Clarke Bentancourt |
| Denzel Washington | Bleek Gilliam |
| Joie Lee | Indigo Downes / Indigo |
| Ruben Blades | Petey |
| Spike Lee | Giant |
| Wesley Snipes | Shadow Henderson (Sax) |
| Giancarlo Esposito | Left Hand Lacey (Piano) |
| John Turturro | Moe Flatbush |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Madlock |
| Charlie Murphy | Eggy |
| Nicholas Turturro | Josh Flatbush |
| Robin Harris | Butterbean Jones |
| Flavor Flav | Impatient Movie Patron |
| Abbey Lincoln | Lillian Gilliam |
| Bill Nunn | Bottom Hammer (Bass) / Bottom Hammer |
| Branford Marsalis | Party Guest |
| Doug E. Doug | Jimmy the Busboy |
| Dick Anthony Williams | Big Stop Williams |
| Monty Ross | Club Patron |
| Tracy Camilla Johns | Club Patron |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Spike Lee | Producer |
| Jon Kilik | Producer |
| Monty Ross | Producer |
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