Watch Bessie (2015) Official Trailer
Survival began with a song
6.4 / 10 IMDb May 16, 2015 1h 47m
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Director
Runtime
1h 47m
Release Date
May 16, 2015
Genre
Drama, Music, TV Movie
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Cast
Queen Latifah
as Bessie Smith
Mo'Nique
as Ma Rainey
Mike Epps
as Richard
Tika Sumpter
as Lucille
Michael Kenneth Williams
as Jack Gee
Charles S. Dutton
as William 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan Greenberg
as John Hammond
Oliver Platt
as Carl Van Vechten
Khandi Alexander
as Viola
Tory Kittles
as Clarence
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Kamryn Johnson
as Young Bessie
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Rikki McKinney
as Chorus Guy
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Alan T. Coleman
as Stagehand
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Clay Chappell
as '81' Theatre Owner
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Sharan C. Mansfield
as Miss Taylor
Neko Parham
as Rehearsal Director
Onira Tarés
as Chorus Girl
Jhoni Davis
as Chorus Girl
Jim R. Coleman
as Host
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Melissa Youngblood
as Theatergoer
Production Companies
The Zanuck CompanyFlavor Unit Entertainment
HBO FilmsBessie Official Trailer 2015
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