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