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