Bessie (2015)

6.4/10 107 min Drama Music TV Movie

Overview

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

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

Neko Parham

Rehearsal Director

Onira Tarés

Chorus Girl

Jhoni Davis

Chorus Girl

Jim R. Coleman

Host

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