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