Quick facts
- Released
- May 16, 2015
- Runtime
- 107 min
- IMDb
- tt3704352
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- The Zanuck Company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films
Themes
Cast
Queen Latifah
Bessie Smith
Mo'Nique
Ma Rainey
Mike Epps
Richard
Tika Sumpter
Lucille
Michael Kenneth Williams
Jack Gee
Charles S. Dutton
William 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan Greenberg
John Hammond
Oliver Platt
Carl Van Vechten
Khandi Alexander
Viola
Tory Kittles
Clarence
Kamryn Johnson
Young Bessie
Rikki McKinney
Chorus Guy
Alan T. Coleman
Stagehand
Clay Chappell
'81' Theatre Owner
Sharan C. Mansfield
Miss Taylor
Neko Parham
Rehearsal Director
Onira Tarés
Chorus Girl
Jhoni Davis
Chorus Girl
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Bessie about?
- The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
- Who directed Bessie?
- Bessie was directed by Dee Rees.
- Who stars in Bessie?
- Bessie stars Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter.
- When was Bessie released?
- Bessie is a 2015 drama, music, tv movie film.
- Where can I watch Bessie?
- You can watch Bessie with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.