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