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