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