Bessie
Bessie
Release: 2015-05-16·Runtime: 107m·★ 6.3
DramaMusicTV Movie
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
The Zanuck Company
Flavor Unit Entertainment
HBO Films
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Joe Knezevichas Frank Walker
Tika Sumpteras Lucille
Tia Hendricksas Doreen Dupree
Bralyn Stokesas Harry Herbert Pace
Taurus Davisas Extra (uncredited)
Todd Allen Durkinas Nightclub Manager
Mo'Niqueas Ma Rainey
Levi Erikas Benny Goodman
Khandi Alexanderas Viola
L. Warren Youngas Sharkish Man
Trey McGriffas Pedestrian (uncredited)
Shannon Edwardsas Philadelphia Audience Member (uncredited)
Damita Jane Howardas Jack's Lover (uncredited)
Nicole Spiezioas Marguerite d'Alvarez (uncredited)
Bryan Greenbergas John Hammond
Marie Burkeas Etta Johnson
Jim R. Colemanas Host
Crystal Lee Brownas Bessie's Dancer
Charles S. Duttonas William 'Pa' Rainey
Jennifer Searsas Ma's Main Girl
Jhoni Davisas Chorus Girl
Kaden Washington Lewisas Swarm Boy
Jeremie Harrisas Langston Hughes
Michael Kenneth Williamsas Jack Gee
Briana Starksas Ma's Dancer
Queen Latifahas Bessie Smith
Oliver Plattas Carl Van Vechten
Troy Farukas Brave Man
Andre Lamaras Cheering Fan (uncredited)
Hunter Womackas Roadie
Christopher L. Plunkettas Dancer
Tim McAdamsas Shady Guy
Mike Eppsas Richard
Dan Michaelas Theater Goer (uncredited)
Christopher Harveyas Roadie
Sylvester Ambrose James IIas Jack Gee Jr.
Alkoya Brunsonas Swarm Boy #2 (uncredited)
Adella Gautieras Neighbor #2 (uncredited)
Dorothea Syleosas Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Tory Kittlesas Clarence
Onira Tarésas Chorus Girl
Jessejames Locorriereas Vanity Fair Editor
Kenny Banks Jr.as Bessie's Band Member
Sheerod Tateas Dancer
Swift Riceas Stage Hand (uncredited)
Whitney Goinas Fania Van Vechten
John Mericalas VIP Guest (uncredited)
Neko Parhamas Rehearsal Director
Terence Rosemoreas Detroit Theater Manager
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