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