Bessie (2015)

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1h 47min | Drama, Music, TV Movie | May 16, 2015 | Released

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

Director: Dee Rees

Producer:

Writer(s): Bettina Gilois Dee Rees Christopher Cleveland

Story: Horton Foote Dee Rees

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Cast (24 Members)

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Queen Latifah

Bessie Smith

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Oliver Platt

Carl Van Vechten

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Charles S. Dutton

William 'Pa' Rainey

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Khandi Alexander

Viola

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Bryan Greenberg

John Hammond

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Michael Kenneth Williams

Jack Gee

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Mike Epps

Richard

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Mo'Nique

Ma Rainey

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Tory Kittles

Clarence

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L. Warren Young

Sharkish Man

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Jennifer Sears

Ma's Main Girl

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Tika Sumpter

Lucille

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Neko Parham

Rehearsal Director

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Christopher Harvey

Roadie #2

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Onira Tares

Chorus Girl #1

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Jeremie Harris

Langston Hughes

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Tia Hendricks

Doreen Dupree

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Todd Allen Durkin

Night Club Owner

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Nicole Spiezio

Marguerite d'Alvarez

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Sylvester Ambrose James II

Jack Gee Jr.

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Bralyn Stokes

Harry Pace

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Levi Erik

Benny Goodman

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Hunter Womack

Roadie #1

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Jhoni Davis

Chorus Girl #2

Profile Queen Latifah Bessie Smith
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Profile Christopher Harvey Roadie #2
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Profile Nicole Spiezio Marguerite d'Alvarez
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Crew (6 Members)

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Jeffrey Jur

Director of Photography

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Horton Foote

Story

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Clark Hunter

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Bettina Gilois

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Dee Rees

Director

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Christopher Cleveland

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