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