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