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