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Bessie

6.4

MovieDrama, Music20151h 47m

Survival began with a song

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

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

Directed by
Dee Rees
Written by
Dee Rees, Horton Foote, Bettina Gilois, Christopher Cleveland
Genres
Drama, Music, TV Movie
Released
May 16, 2015
Runtime
1h 47m
Status
Released
Language
English
Countries
United States of America
Studios
The Zanuck Company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films
  • Queen LatifahBessie Smith
  • Mo'NiqueMa Rainey
  • Mike EppsRichard
  • Tika SumpterLucille
  • Michael Kenneth WilliamsJack Gee
  • Charles S. DuttonWilliam 'Pa' Rainey
  • Bryan GreenbergJohn Hammond
  • Oliver PlattCarl Van Vechten
  • Khandi AlexanderViola
  • Tory KittlesClarence
  • KKamryn JohnsonYoung Bessie
  • RRikki McKinneyChorus Guy
  • AAlan T. ColemanStagehand
  • CClay Chappell'81' Theatre Owner
  • SSharan C. MansfieldMiss Taylor
  • Neko ParhamRehearsal Director
  • Onira TarésChorus Girl
  • Jhoni DavisChorus Girl
  • Jim R. ColemanHost
  • MMelissa YoungbloodTheatergoer

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