Bessie

Survival began with a song

6.420151h 47mReleased

Drama

Music

TV Movie

Overview

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

StatusReleased

Release Date2015-05-16

Runtime1h 47m

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited States of America

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Trailer

Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films)

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Cast & Crew

Queen Latifah

as Bessie Smith

Mo'Nique

as Ma Rainey

Mike Epps

as Richard

Tika Sumpter

as Lucille

Michael Kenneth Williams

as Jack Gee

Charles S. Dutton

as William 'Pa' Rainey

Bryan Greenberg

as John Hammond

Oliver Platt

as Carl Van Vechten

Khandi Alexander

as Viola

Tory Kittles

as Clarence

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