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