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