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