Carl Smith

Mo' Better Blues -- Talented trumpeter Bleek Gilliam (Washington) is obsessed by his music and indecisiveness about his girlfriends Indigo (Joie Lee) and Clarke (Cynda Williams).

Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington gives a riveting performance in Spike Lee's breathtaking film on music and love. Talented trumpeter Bleek Gilliam (Washington) is obsessed by his music and indecisiveness about his girlfriends Indigo (Joie Lee) and Clarke (Cynda Williams). But when he is forced to come to the aid of his manager and childhood friend (Spike Lee), Bleek finds his world more fragile that he ever imagined. Stunning cinematography, a rousing score and superlative performances come together in this unforgettable feast for the senses.

After stumbling upon the titular lawman's body, fugitive Jeff Harlan (Jim Davis) assumes Brennan's identity and soon finds himself drawn into a life-and-death fight between corrupt rancher Col. Donaphin (Louis Jean Heydt) and the townsfolk facing an epidemic spread by his cattle. But when town doctor Steve Hale (Harry Lauter) stands up to Donaphin, will "Brennan" live up to the obligations that go with the badge he stole and come to Hale's aid?

Jazz trumpeter Bleek Gilliam makes questionable decisions in his professional and romantic life.