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