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Bessie

2015 � 6.5/10

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

Release Date
5/16/2015
Runtime
1 hour and 47 minutes
Director
Dee Rees

Cast

Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Bessie Smith
Kamryn Johnson
Young Bessie
Rikki McKinney
Chorus Guy
Alan T. Coleman
Stagehand
Tory Kittles
Tory Kittles
Clarence
Clay Chappell
'81' Theatre Owner
Tika Sumpter
Tika Sumpter
Lucille
Sharan C. Mansfield
Miss Taylor
Neko Parham
Neko Parham
Rehearsal Director
Onira Tarés
Onira Tarés
Chorus Girl
Jhoni Davis
Jhoni Davis
Chorus Girl
Jim R. Coleman
Jim R. Coleman
Host
Melissa Youngblood
Theatergoer
Mo'Nique
Mo'Nique
Ma Rainey
Jennifer Sears
Jennifer Sears
Ma's Main Girl
Charles S. Dutton
Charles S. Dutton
William 'Pa' Rainey
Briana Starks
Briana Starks
Ma's Dancer
Todd Allen Durkin
Todd Allen Durkin
Nightclub Manager
Crystal Lee Brown
Crystal Lee Brown
Bessie's Dancer
Hunter Womack
Hunter Womack
Roadie

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