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