Bessie
Bessie
Release: 2015-05-16·Runtime: 107m·★ 6.4
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
Mo'Niqueas Ma Rainey
Nicole Spiezioas Marguerite d'Alvarez (uncredited)
Bryan Greenbergas John Hammond
Hunter Womackas Roadie
Christopher Harveyas Roadie
Swift Riceas Stage Hand (uncredited)
Tim McAdamsas Shady Guy
John Mericalas VIP Guest (uncredited)
Joe Knezevichas Frank Walker
Jim R. Colemanas Host
Alkoya Brunsonas Swarm Boy #2 (uncredited)
Crystal Lee Brownas Bessie's Dancer
Queen Latifahas Bessie Smith
Mike Eppsas Richard
Kenny Banks Jr.as Bessie's Band Member
Briana Starksas Ma's Dancer
Terence Rosemoreas Detroit Theater Manager
Adella Gautieras Neighbor #2 (uncredited)
Tia Hendricksas Doreen Dupree
Jessejames Locorriereas Vanity Fair Editor
Levi Erikas Benny Goodman
Troy Farukas Brave Man
Trey McGriffas Pedestrian (uncredited)
Jennifer Searsas Ma's Main Girl
Kaden Washington Lewisas Swarm Boy
Sylvester Ambrose James IIas Jack Gee Jr.
Whitney Goinas Fania Van Vechten
Sheerod Tateas Dancer
Tika Sumpteras Lucille
Michael Kenneth Williamsas Jack Gee
Taurus Davisas Extra (uncredited)
Todd Allen Durkinas Nightclub Manager
Shannon Edwardsas Philadelphia Audience Member (uncredited)
Neko Parhamas Rehearsal Director
Damita Jane Howardas Jack's Lover (uncredited)
Andre Lamaras Cheering Fan (uncredited)
Onira Tarésas Chorus Girl
L. Warren Youngas Sharkish Man
Charles S. Duttonas William 'Pa' Rainey
Bralyn Stokesas Harry Herbert Pace
Christopher L. Plunkettas Dancer
Dan Michaelas Theater Goer (uncredited)
Jeremie Harrisas Langston Hughes
Khandi Alexanderas Viola
Marie Burkeas Etta Johnson
Jhoni Davisas Chorus Girl
Oliver Plattas Carl Van Vechten
Tory Kittlesas Clarence
Dorothea Syleosas Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
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