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