Bessie
Bessie
Release: 2015-05-16·Runtime: 107m·★ 6.4
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
Queen Latifahas Bessie Smith
Kaden Washington Lewisas Swarm Boy
Jessejames Locorriereas Vanity Fair Editor
Levi Erikas Benny Goodman
Trey McGriffas Pedestrian (uncredited)
Troy Farukas Brave Man
Marie Burkeas Etta Johnson
Andre Lamaras Cheering Fan (uncredited)
Charles S. Duttonas William 'Pa' Rainey
Khandi Alexanderas Viola
Todd Allen Durkinas Nightclub Manager
Bryan Greenbergas John Hammond
Christopher L. Plunkettas Dancer
Terence Rosemoreas Detroit Theater Manager
Joe Knezevichas Frank Walker
Dorothea Syleosas Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Tim McAdamsas Shady Guy
Mo'Niqueas Ma Rainey
John Mericalas VIP Guest (uncredited)
Jhoni Davisas Chorus Girl
Kenny Banks Jr.as Bessie's Band Member
Adella Gautieras Neighbor #2 (uncredited)
Tika Sumpteras Lucille
Michael Kenneth Williamsas Jack Gee
Neko Parhamas Rehearsal Director
L. Warren Youngas Sharkish Man
Hunter Womackas Roadie
Jim R. Colemanas Host
Mike Eppsas Richard
Oliver Plattas Carl Van Vechten
Tory Kittlesas Clarence
Jennifer Searsas Ma's Main Girl
Crystal Lee Brownas Bessie's Dancer
Briana Starksas Ma's Dancer
Whitney Goinas Fania Van Vechten
Shannon Edwardsas Philadelphia Audience Member (uncredited)
Damita Jane Howardas Jack's Lover (uncredited)
Alkoya Brunsonas Swarm Boy #2 (uncredited)
Onira Tarésas Chorus Girl
Christopher Harveyas Roadie
Sylvester Ambrose James IIas Jack Gee Jr.
Bralyn Stokesas Harry Herbert Pace
Taurus Davisas Extra (uncredited)
Tia Hendricksas Doreen Dupree
Jeremie Harrisas Langston Hughes
Dan Michaelas Theater Goer (uncredited)
Swift Riceas Stage Hand (uncredited)
Sheerod Tateas Dancer
Nicole Spiezioas Marguerite d'Alvarez (uncredited)
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