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