Bessie
Bessie
Release: 2015-05-16·Runtime: 107m·★ 6.4
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
Jennifer Searsas Ma's Main Girl
Jeremie Harrisas Langston Hughes
Shannon Edwardsas Philadelphia Audience Member (uncredited)
Tika Sumpteras Lucille
Troy Farukas Brave Man
Swift Riceas Stage Hand (uncredited)
Charles S. Duttonas William 'Pa' Rainey
Jim R. Colemanas Host
Terence Rosemoreas Detroit Theater Manager
Dorothea Syleosas Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Bryan Greenbergas John Hammond
Neko Parhamas Rehearsal Director
Marie Burkeas Etta Johnson
Levi Erikas Benny Goodman
Tory Kittlesas Clarence
L. Warren Youngas Sharkish Man
John Mericalas VIP Guest (uncredited)
Jhoni Davisas Chorus Girl
Khandi Alexanderas Viola
Sylvester Ambrose James IIas Jack Gee Jr.
Christopher Harveyas Roadie
Bralyn Stokesas Harry Herbert Pace
Oliver Plattas Carl Van Vechten
Queen Latifahas Bessie Smith
Onira Tarésas Chorus Girl
Todd Allen Durkinas Nightclub Manager
Kenny Banks Jr.as Bessie's Band Member
Sheerod Tateas Dancer
Adella Gautieras Neighbor #2 (uncredited)
Joe Knezevichas Frank Walker
Tia Hendricksas Doreen Dupree
Mike Eppsas Richard
Michael Kenneth Williamsas Jack Gee
Andre Lamaras Cheering Fan (uncredited)
Tim McAdamsas Shady Guy
Crystal Lee Brownas Bessie's Dancer
Christopher L. Plunkettas Dancer
Dan Michaelas Theater Goer (uncredited)
Whitney Goinas Fania Van Vechten
Taurus Davisas Extra (uncredited)
Damita Jane Howardas Jack's Lover (uncredited)
Mo'Niqueas Ma Rainey
Trey McGriffas Pedestrian (uncredited)
Alkoya Brunsonas Swarm Boy #2 (uncredited)
Nicole Spiezioas Marguerite d'Alvarez (uncredited)
Briana Starksas Ma's Dancer
Hunter Womackas Roadie
Kaden Washington Lewisas Swarm Boy
Jessejames Locorriereas Vanity Fair Editor
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