Bessie
Bessie
★ 6.4/10•2015•1h 47m•16•Drama•Music•TV Movie
Survival began with a song
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Dee Rees · Director
Dee Rees · Screenplay
Bettina Gilois · Screenplay
Christopher Cleveland · Screenplay
StatusReleased
Runtime1h 47m
LanguageEN
Release DateMay 16, 2015
StatusReleased
Runtime1h 47m
LanguageEN
Release DateMay 16, 2015
The Zanuck Company
Actors
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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