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Bessie

Bessie

Bessie

6.4

1h 47m2015-05-16

DramaMusicTV Movie

"Survival began with a song"

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

Bessie Cast

Queen Latifah

Queen Latifahcharacter: Bessie Smith

Mo'Nique

Mo'Niquecharacter: Ma Rainey

Mike Epps

Mike Eppscharacter: Richard

Tika Sumpter

Tika Sumptercharacter: Lucille

Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williamscharacter: Jack Gee

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Duttoncharacter: William 'Pa' Rainey

Bryan Greenberg

Bryan Greenbergcharacter: John Hammond

Oliver Platt

Oliver Plattcharacter: Carl Van Vechten

Khandi Alexander

Khandi Alexandercharacter: Viola

Tory Kittles

Tory Kittlescharacter: Clarence

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Details

Production CompaniesThe Zanuck Company | Flavor Unit Entertainment | HBO Films

Production CountriesUnited States of America

Budget$0

Revenue$0

StatusReleased

Original LanguageEN

Rating

6.4

From 128 Votes

Is Suitable For AdultsYes, Happy In Watching

Popularity Avg2.6268

Original TitleBessie