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