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