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