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