Bessie(2015)
Survival began with a song
6.4(129)1h 47m2015-05-16
DramaMusicTV Movie
Overview
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
- Director:
- Dee Rees
- Writers:
- Dee Rees, Bettina Gilois, Dee Rees
- Producers:
- Ron Schmidt
- Cinematographer:
- Jeffrey Jur
- Composer:
- Rachel Portman
- Production:
- The Zanuck Company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films
- Status:
- Released
Trailer
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
Kamryn Johnson
Young Bessie
Rikki McKinney
Rikki McKinney
Chorus Guy
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