Bessie

Bessie

Drama · 2015 · 1h 47m

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6.4/10 · TMDB

Survival began with a song

Overview

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

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Cast & crew

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

Kamryn JohnsonYoung Bessie

Rikki McKinneyChorus Guy

Alan T. ColemanStagehand

Clay Chappell'81' Theatre Owner

Sharan C. MansfieldMiss Taylor

Information

Release date: 16 May 2015
Director: Dee Rees
Genres: Drama, Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 1h 47m
Country of origin: United States

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