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