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