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