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Bessie

2015ยท 1h 47m
DramaMusicTV Movie
6.4
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Synopsis

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

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Cast

Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Bessie Smith
Mo'Nique
Mo'Nique
Ma Rainey
Mike Epps
Mike Epps
Richard
Tika Sumpter
Tika Sumpter
Lucille
Michael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth Williams
Jack Gee
Charles S. Dutton
Charles S. Dutton
William 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan Greenberg
Bryan Greenberg
John Hammond
Oliver Platt
Oliver Platt
Carl Van Vechten
Khandi Alexander
Khandi Alexander
Viola
Tory Kittles
Tory Kittles
Clarence
KJ
Kamryn Johnson
Young Bessie
RM
Rikki McKinney
Chorus Guy
AT
Alan T. Coleman
Stagehand
CC
Clay Chappell
'81' Theatre Owner

Released May 16, 2015

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