Bessie
Bessie

Bessie

“Survival began with a song”

6.4 (133 votes)2015107 minEN
DramaMusicTV Movie

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

Queen Latifah
Queen LatifahBessie Smith
Mo'Nique
Mo'NiqueMa Rainey
Mike Epps
Mike EppsRichard
Tika Sumpter
Tika SumpterLucille
Michael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth WilliamsJack Gee
Charles S. Dutton
Charles S. DuttonWilliam 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan Greenberg
Bryan GreenbergJohn Hammond
Oliver Platt
Oliver PlattCarl Van Vechten
Khandi Alexander
Khandi AlexanderViola
Tory Kittles
Tory KittlesClarence
Kamryn JohnsonYoung Bessie
Rikki McKinneyChorus Guy
Alan T. ColemanStagehand
Clay Chappell'81' Theatre Owner
Sharan C. MansfieldMiss Taylor

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