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