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