Bessie
“Survival began with a song”
20151h 47mDrama · Music · TV Movie
Released
May 16, 2015
TMDB Score
64% match · 133 votes
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About the Movie
Synopsis
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
DirectorDee Rees
- Released
- May 16, 2015
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Studios
- The Zanuck Company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films
Top Billed Cast
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
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