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