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Bessie(2015)

Bessie

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

Aired:
May 16, 2015
Status:
Released
Rating:
★6.3/10
(125 votes)
Production:
The Zanuck Company
Flavor Unit Entertainment
HBO Films

Cast

Portrait of Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah

Bessie Smith

Portrait of Mo'Nique

Mo'Nique

Ma Rainey

Portrait of Mike Epps

Mike Epps

Richard

Portrait of Tika Sumpter

Tika Sumpter

Lucille

Portrait of Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth ...

Jack Gee

Portrait of Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutto...

William 'Pa' Raine...

Portrait of Bryan Greenberg

Bryan Greenberg

John Hammond

Portrait of Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Carl Van Vechten

Portrait of Khandi Alexander

Khandi Alexander

Viola

Portrait of Tory Kittles

Tory Kittles

Clarence

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Kamryn Johnson

Young Bessie

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Rikki McKinney

Chorus Guy