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Feature film — 2015

Bessie (2015)

6.41h 47mDrama — Music — TV Movie

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

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A high-signal pick with 133 votes.

The Zanuck Company / Flavor Unit Entertainment / HBO Films

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Director: Dee Rees

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Cast & crew

Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith

Queen Latifah

Bessie Smith

Mo'Nique as Ma Rainey

Mo'Nique

Ma Rainey

Mike Epps as Richard

Mike Epps

Richard

Tika Sumpter as Lucille

Tika Sumpter

Lucille

Michael Kenneth Williams as Jack Gee

Michael Kenneth Williams

Jack Gee

Charles S. Dutton as William 'Pa' Rainey

Charles S. Dutton

William 'Pa' Rainey

Bryan Greenberg as John Hammond

Bryan Greenberg

John Hammond

Oliver Platt as Carl Van Vechten

Oliver Platt

Carl Van Vechten

Khandi Alexander as Viola

Khandi Alexander

Viola

Tory Kittles as Clarence

Tory Kittles

Clarence

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Kamryn Johnson

Young Bessie

R

Rikki McKinney

Chorus Guy

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