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