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