Bessie
Bessie
Release: 2015-05-16·Runtime: 107m·★ 6.4
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
Queen Latifahas Bessie Smith
Shannon Edwardsas Philadelphia Audience Member (uncredited)
Sheerod Tateas Dancer
Levi Erikas Benny Goodman
Tika Sumpteras Lucille
Charles S. Duttonas William 'Pa' Rainey
Hunter Womackas Roadie
Trey McGriffas Pedestrian (uncredited)
Oliver Plattas Carl Van Vechten
Jim R. Colemanas Host
Whitney Goinas Fania Van Vechten
L. Warren Youngas Sharkish Man
Michael Kenneth Williamsas Jack Gee
Crystal Lee Brownas Bessie's Dancer
Jessejames Locorriereas Vanity Fair Editor
Nicole Spiezioas Marguerite d'Alvarez (uncredited)
Joe Knezevichas Frank Walker
Jeremie Harrisas Langston Hughes
Marie Burkeas Etta Johnson
Bryan Greenbergas John Hammond
Taurus Davisas Extra (uncredited)
Mo'Niqueas Ma Rainey
Onira Tarésas Chorus Girl
Briana Starksas Ma's Dancer
Tim McAdamsas Shady Guy
Neko Parhamas Rehearsal Director
Tia Hendricksas Doreen Dupree
Bralyn Stokesas Harry Herbert Pace
Dorothea Syleosas Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Todd Allen Durkinas Nightclub Manager
Adella Gautieras Neighbor #2 (uncredited)
Andre Lamaras Cheering Fan (uncredited)
Jennifer Searsas Ma's Main Girl
Kenny Banks Jr.as Bessie's Band Member
Dan Michaelas Theater Goer (uncredited)
Swift Riceas Stage Hand (uncredited)
Khandi Alexanderas Viola
Sylvester Ambrose James IIas Jack Gee Jr.
Tory Kittlesas Clarence
Christopher L. Plunkettas Dancer
Christopher Harveyas Roadie
Kaden Washington Lewisas Swarm Boy
Troy Farukas Brave Man
John Mericalas VIP Guest (uncredited)
Mike Eppsas Richard
Terence Rosemoreas Detroit Theater Manager
Damita Jane Howardas Jack's Lover (uncredited)
Jhoni Davisas Chorus Girl
Alkoya Brunsonas Swarm Boy #2 (uncredited)
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