Bessie
Bessie
Release: 2015-05-16·Runtime: 107m·★ 6.3
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
Bryan Greenbergas John Hammond
Kenny Banks Jr.as Bessie's Band Member
Tia Hendricksas Doreen Dupree
Sheerod Tateas Dancer
Michael Kenneth Williamsas Jack Gee
Mike Eppsas Richard
Marie Burkeas Etta Johnson
Bralyn Stokesas Harry Herbert Pace
Dorothea Syleosas Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Tory Kittlesas Clarence
Crystal Lee Brownas Bessie's Dancer
John Mericalas VIP Guest (uncredited)
Charles S. Duttonas William 'Pa' Rainey
Onira Tarésas Chorus Girl
Briana Starksas Ma's Dancer
Tika Sumpteras Lucille
Troy Farukas Brave Man
Christopher Harveyas Roadie
Queen Latifahas Bessie Smith
Andre Lamaras Cheering Fan (uncredited)
Joe Knezevichas Frank Walker
Levi Erikas Benny Goodman
Oliver Plattas Carl Van Vechten
Nicole Spiezioas Marguerite d'Alvarez (uncredited)
Taurus Davisas Extra (uncredited)
Jennifer Searsas Ma's Main Girl
Whitney Goinas Fania Van Vechten
Damita Jane Howardas Jack's Lover (uncredited)
Terence Rosemoreas Detroit Theater Manager
Hunter Womackas Roadie
Jeremie Harrisas Langston Hughes
Christopher L. Plunkettas Dancer
Todd Allen Durkinas Nightclub Manager
Jessejames Locorriereas Vanity Fair Editor
Khandi Alexanderas Viola
Trey McGriffas Pedestrian (uncredited)
Jhoni Davisas Chorus Girl
Dan Michaelas Theater Goer (uncredited)
Jim R. Colemanas Host
Sylvester Ambrose James IIas Jack Gee Jr.
Shannon Edwardsas Philadelphia Audience Member (uncredited)
Mo'Niqueas Ma Rainey
Neko Parhamas Rehearsal Director
Tim McAdamsas Shady Guy
Adella Gautieras Neighbor #2 (uncredited)
Swift Riceas Stage Hand (uncredited)
Kaden Washington Lewisas Swarm Boy
L. Warren Youngas Sharkish Man
Alkoya Brunsonas Swarm Boy #2 (uncredited)
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