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