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