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Bessie

Name: Bessie
Genre: Drama, Music, TV Movie
Released: 2015-05-16
Duration: 1 h 47 min

2015 · 1h 47m · English · United States of America

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

6.4

1.5869% popularity

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Details

Director: Dee Rees
Writers: Dee Rees, Horton Foote, Bettina Gilois, Christopher Cleveland
Release date: May 16, 2015
Runtime: 1h 47m
Original language: English
Production countries: United States of America
Production companies: The Zanuck Company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films
Certification: —
Budget: —
Revenue: —

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Keywords

blueslgbtwoman directorblack lgbtlesbian

Cast

Queen Latifah

Bessie Smith

Mo'Nique

Ma Rainey

Mike Epps

Richard

Tika Sumpter

Lucille

Michael Kenneth Williams

Jack Gee

Charles S. Dutton

William 'Pa' Rainey

Bryan Greenberg

John Hammond

Oliver Platt

Carl Van Vechten

Khandi Alexander

Viola

Tory Kittles

Clarence

Kamryn Johnson

Young Bessie

Rikki McKinney

Chorus Guy

Alan T. Coleman

Stagehand

Clay Chappell

'81' Theatre Owner

Sharan C. Mansfield

Miss Taylor

Neko Parham

Rehearsal Director

Onira Tarés

Chorus Girl

Jhoni Davis

Chorus Girl

Jim R. Coleman

Host

Melissa Youngblood

Theatergoer

Jennifer Sears

Ma's Main Girl

Briana Starks

Ma's Dancer

Todd Allen Durkin

Nightclub Manager

Crystal Lee Brown

Bessie's Dancer

Hunter Womack

Roadie

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