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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Spike Lee | Producer |
Jon Kilik | Producer |
Monty Ross | Producer |