Jazz trumpeter Bleek Gilliam makes questionable decisions in his professional and romantic lives.Jazz trumpeter Bleek Gilliam makes questionable decisions in his professional and romantic lives.Jazz trumpeter Bleek Gilliam makes questionable decisions in his professional and romantic lives.
- Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations total
Charlie Murphy
- Eggy
- (as Charles Q. Murphy)
- Director
- Writer
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDenzel Washington and Wesley Snipes were trained to mimic the playing of the instruments they play in the film (trumpet and saxophone), by musicians Terence Blanchard and Donald Harrison. Washington later admitted that he was lucky if he could play three notes of a simple tune prior to filming, and ended up being able to correctly mimic most of the songs performed in the film, as did Snipes.
- GoofsDuring the performance of Bleek's "Pop Top Urban 40 Funk Love ... Song", Bleek's headgear changes from hat to baseball cap.
- Crazy creditsFlavor Flave of the rap group Public Enemy spells out the letters in "Universal" as the studio logo appears on the screen.
- ConnectionsEdited into Cynda Williams: Harlem Blues (1990)
- SoundtracksHarlem Blues
Written and performed by Branford Marsalis Quartet and Terence Blanchard
Vocals by Cynda Williams
Featured review
One of the best film's Spike Lee has ever created. Denzel Washington plays Bleek Gilliam, a selfish musician who only listens to his music. He cheats on his women and wants the spotlight only to himself. On his road to redemption he encounters betrayal, lies, and greed before he finds happiness. A happiness that comes at a heavy price. Denzel Washington and Wesley Snipes give superb performances in their roles. The supporting cast members also give terrific performances in this film. The supporting cast members include Giancarlo Esposito, Samuel L. Jackson, Bill Nunn and Spike Lee. Spike Lee gives these characters enough personality to keep this movie entertaining. Each member adds enough color commentary to the film making this a joyous event from beginning to end. Add this movie to your video collection if you haven't already.
- davisdontaye
- Oct 16, 2006
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Box office
- Budget
- $10,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $16,153,593
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,387,360
- Aug 5, 1990
- Gross worldwide
- $16,153,593
- Runtime2 hours 10 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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