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