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Bessie

A legendary blues singer's remarkable journey to stardom in the 1920s and 1930s is a captivating tale.

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Info about Bessie

Studio(s): The Zanuck Company, Flavor Unit Entertainment

Originally Released: United States, May 16, 2015

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Drama, Music

Main Cast

Queen LatifahQueen LatifahBessie Smith
Kamryn JohnsonKamryn JohnsonYoung Bessie
Rikki McKinneyRikki McKinneyChorus Guy
Alan T. ColemanAlan T. ColemanStagehand
Tory KittlesTory KittlesClarence
Clay ChappellClay Chappell'81' Theatre Owner
Tika SumpterTika SumpterLucille
Sharan C. MansfieldSharan C. MansfieldMiss Taylor
Neko ParhamNeko ParhamRehearsal Director
Jim R. ColemanJim R. ColemanHost
Mo'NiqueMo'NiqueMa Rainey
Jennifer SearsJennifer SearsMa's Main Girl
Charles S. DuttonCharles S. DuttonWilliam 'Pa' Rainey
Todd Allen DurkinTodd Allen DurkinNightclub Manager
Crystal Lee BrownCrystal Lee BrownBessie's Dancer
Christopher HarveyChristopher HarveyRoadie
Tia HendricksTia HendricksDoreen Dupree
Marie BurkeMarie BurkeEtta Johnson
Michael Kenneth WilliamsMichael Kenneth WilliamsJack Gee
Terence RosemoreTerence RosemoreDetroit Theater Manager
Kaden Washington LewisKaden Washington LewisSwarm Boy
Khandi AlexanderKhandi AlexanderViola
L. Warren YoungL. Warren YoungSharkish Man
Bralyn StokesBralyn StokesHarry Herbert Pace
Cj SykesCj SykesBlack Swan Executive
Adebukola BodunrinAdebukola BodunrinBlack Swan Receptionist
Joe KnezevichJoe KnezevichFrank Walker
Mike EppsMike EppsRichard
Troy FarukTroy FarukBrave Man
Jessejames LocorriereJessejames LocorriereVanity Fair Editor
Oliver PlattOliver PlattCarl Van Vechten
Whitney GoinWhitney GoinFania Van Vechten
Jeremie HarrisJeremie HarrisLangston Hughes
Bryan GreenbergBryan GreenbergJohn Hammond
Gerard 'Gus' WilliamsGerard 'Gus' WilliamsGangster
Tim McAdamsTim McAdamsShady Guy
Perry BallPerry BallRailroad Passenger (uncredited)
Qualen BradleyQualen BradleyStage Crew (uncredited)
Alkoya BrunsonAlkoya BrunsonSwarm Boy #2 (uncredited)
Jeffery James BucchinoJeffery James BucchinoDoorman (uncredited)
Judy McGee BurleyJudy McGee BurleyExtra (uncredited)
Derrick DeeDerrick DeeBodyguard (uncredited)
Shannon EdwardsShannon EdwardsPhiladelphia Audience Member (uncredited)
Tyrone EmanuelTyrone EmanuelParty Guest (uncredited)
Adella GautierAdella GautierNeighbor #2 (uncredited)
Curtis GordonCurtis GordonTrain Passenger #2 (uncredited)
Sarah Turner HollandSarah Turner HollandTrain Passenger #1 (uncredited)
Geoffrey HowardGeoffrey HowardPoker Player (uncredited)
Noah Hudson KillingbeckNoah Hudson KillingbeckNeighborhood Kid (uncredited)
Andre LamarAndre LamarCheering Fan (uncredited)
Lanier McKinneyLanier McKinneyDancer (uncredited)
Dan MichaelDan MichaelTheater Goer (uncredited)
Swift RiceSwift RiceStage Hand (uncredited)
Alexis SilvestreAlexis SilvestrePretzel Guy (uncredited)
Nicole SpiezioNicole SpiezioMarguerite d'Alvarez (uncredited)
Dorothea SyleosDorothea SyleosSwitchboard Operator (uncredited)
Tray WilliamsTray WilliamsStage Crew (uncredited)
Onira TaresOnira TaresChorus Girl

Creators

Dee ReesDee ReesDirector, Story, Screenplay
Horton FooteHorton FooteStory
Christopher ClevelandChristopher ClevelandScreenplay
Bettina GiloisBettina GiloisScreenplay

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Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films)

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