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