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