Bessie

Directed by Dee Rees
TV-MA
2015    1h 47mDrama, Biography,
6.791%68%6.3
The story of legendary blues performer Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
  • Queen LatifahBessie Smith / Executive Producer
  • 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
  • Neko ParhamRehearsal Director
  • Onira TarésChorus Girl
  • Jhoni DavisChorus Girl
  • Jim R. ColemanHost
  • Melissa YoungbloodTheatergoer

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Bessie Trivia

Bessie was released on May 16, 2015.

Bessie was directed by Dee Rees.

Bessie has a runtime of 1 hr 47 min.

Bessie was produced by Ron Schmidt.

The key characters in Bessie are Bessie Smith (Queen Latifah), Ma Rainey (Mo'Nique), Richard (Mike Epps).

Bessie is rated TV-MA.

Bessie is a Drama, Biography, Music film.

Bessie has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10.

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