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