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