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