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