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