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Movie poster for Bessie (2015)

Bessie

“Survival began with a song”

2015

1h 47m

Drama Music TV Movie

Director: Dee Rees

Writers: Dee Rees, Bettina Gilois

Overview

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

Cast

20 people

Photo of Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith

Queen Latifah

Bessie Smith

Photo of Mo'Nique as Ma Rainey

Mo'Nique

Ma Rainey

Photo of Mike Epps as Richard

Mike Epps

Richard

Photo of Tika Sumpter as Lucille

Tika Sumpter

Lucille

Photo of Michael Kenneth Williams as Jack Gee

Michael Kenneth Williams

Jack Gee

Photo of Charles S. Dutton as William 'Pa' Rainey

Charles S. Dutton

William 'Pa' Rainey

Photo of Bryan Greenberg as John Hammond

Bryan Greenberg

John Hammond

Photo of Oliver Platt as Carl Van Vechten

Oliver Platt

Carl Van Vechten

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