Bessie (2015)
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Dee Rees
Writing:
- Bettina Gilois
- Dee Rees
- Horton Foote
Stars:
Release Date: 2015-05-16
6.4/10
6.4/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 107
Clarence
Ma Rainey
Bessie Smith
Lucille
Carl Van Vechten
William 'Pa' Rainey
Viola
Richard
Jack Gee
John Hammond
Frank Walker
Ma's Main Girl
Nightclub Manager
Langston Hughes
Bessie's Dancer
Detroit Theater Manager
Sharkish Man
Doreen Dupree
Fania Van Vechten
Rehearsal Director
Swarm Boy
Swarm Boy #2 (uncredited)
Stage Hand (uncredited)
Host
Vanity Fair Editor
Chorus Girl
Chorus Girl
Roadie
Roadie
Etta Johnson
Benny Goodman
Marguerite d'Alvarez (uncredited)
Harry Herbert Pace
Jack Gee Jr.
Ma's Dancer
Brave Man
Shady Guy
Bessie's Band Member
Dancer
Extra (uncredited)
Neighbor #2 (uncredited)
Jack's Lover (uncredited)
Cheering Fan (uncredited)
Pedestrian (uncredited)
VIP Guest (uncredited)
Theater Goer (uncredited)
Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
