Movie Description
Bessie
(2015)Overview
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Featured Crew
- Director : Dee Rees
- Producer : Ron Schmidt
- Editor : Brian A. Kates
- Cast : Queen Latifah,Mo'Nique,Mike Epps,Tika Sumpter,Michael Kenneth Williams,Charles S. Dutton,Bryan Greenberg,Oliver Platt,Khandi Alexander,Tory Kittles,Joe Knezevich,Jeremie Harris,Jennifer Sears,Crystal Lee Brown,Terence Rosemore,L. Warren Young,Tia Hendricks,Whitney Goin,Neko Parham,Kaden Washington Lewis,Alkoya Brunson,Todd Allen Durkin,Swift Rice,Jim R. Coleman,Jessejames Locorriere,Onira Tarés,Jhoni Davis,Hunter Womack,Christopher Harvey,Marie Burke,Levi Erik,Nicole Spiezio,Bralyn Stokes,Sylvester Ambrose James II,Briana Starks,Alan T. Coleman,Tray Williams,Montice Harmon
Cast
Bessie Smith
Ma Rainey
Richard
Lucille
Jack Gee
William 'Pa' Rainey
John Hammond
Carl Van Vechten
Viola
Clarence
Frank Walker
Langston Hughes
Ma's Main Girl
Bessie's Dancer
Detroit Theater Manager
Sharkish Man
Doreen Dupree
Fania Van Vechten
Rehearsal Director
Swarm Boy #1
Swarm Boy #2
Night Club Owner
Stage Hand
Host
Vanity Fair Editor
Chorus Girl #1
Chorus Girl #2
Roadie #1
Roadie #2
Etta Johnson
Benny Goodman
Marguerite d'Alvarez
Harry Pace
Jack Gee Jr.
Ma's Dancer
Stagehand
Stage Crew (uncredited)
Party Goer
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Facts
Original TitleBessie
Status Released
Release Information
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2015-05-16
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 47m
Homepagehttps://www.hbo.com/movies/bessie
Production CompaniesThe Zanuck Company,Flavor Unit Entertainment,HBO Films
Genres
- Drama
- Music
- TV Movie
