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