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