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