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