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