Bessie

6.4 2015 107 min
Drama Music TV Movie

The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

About

Key details for this title

Director
Dee Rees
Writers
Dee Rees, Horton Foote, Bettina Gilois, Christopher Cleveland

Cast

The cast behind this title

Queen Latifah Bessie Smith
Mo'Nique Ma Rainey
Mike Epps Richard
Tika Sumpter Lucille
Michael Kenneth Williams Jack Gee
Charles S. Dutton William 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan Greenberg John Hammond
Oliver Platt Carl Van Vechten
Khandi Alexander Viola
Tory Kittles Clarence
Kamryn Johnson Young Bessie
Rikki McKinney Chorus Guy
Alan T. Coleman Stagehand
Clay Chappell '81' Theatre Owner
Sharan C. Mansfield Miss Taylor
Neko Parham Rehearsal Director
Onira Tarés Chorus Girl
Jhoni Davis Chorus Girl

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