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