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:
- Dee Rees
- Bettina Gilois
- Horton Foote
Stars:
Release Date: 2015-05-16
6.4/10
6.4/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 107
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Bessie Smith
Clarence
Ma Rainey
Richard
Lucille
Jack Gee
William 'Pa' Rainey
John Hammond
Carl Van Vechten
Viola
Frank Walker
Langston Hughes
Ma's Main Girl
Bessie's Dancer
Detroit Theater Manager
Sharkish Man
Doreen Dupree
Fania Van Vechten
Rehearsal Director
Swarm Boy
Swarm Boy #2 (uncredited)
Nightclub Manager
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
Graveyard Worker (uncredited)
Extra (uncredited)
Brave Man
Shady Guy
Bessie's Band Member
Dancer
Dancer
Neighbor #2 (uncredited)
Jack's Lover (uncredited)
Cheering Fan (uncredited)
Pedestrian (uncredited)
VIP Guest (uncredited)
Theater Goer (uncredited)
Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
