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