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