
One of the film’s most consequential moments occurs when both women seem to take the place of each other in Gilliam’s bedroom.

In the midst of Lee’s stylized world of macho jazzmen were his sister Joie, in her first major role, and newcomer Williams. 'House of the Dragon': Everything You Need to Know About HBO's Upcoming Series Wes Anderson's Best Shots: 30 Perfect Images That Define His Career Oscars 2022: Best Costume Design Predictions 'Grizzly Man' at 15: Werner Herzog and the Filmmaking Team Look Back on the Doc Sensation Jackson, Rubén Blades, Robin Harris, and John and Nicholas Turturro as Jewish nightclub owners Moe and Josh Flatbush, characters criticized as caricatures that played into anti-Semitic stereotypes.

Also featured were Bill Nunn, Giancarlo Esposito, Samuel L. As with most Lee films, there are numerous noteworthy supporting performances (including Lee himself, as the band manager with a gambling addiction).

Washington gives a typically charismatic performance, as does Wesley Snipes playing Gilliam’s sax-playing rival, Shadow. It was the first collaboration between Washington and Lee, launching a multi-decade actor-director relationship.
