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