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