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