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Bessie (2015)

Overview

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

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Dee Rees

Director

Dee Rees

ReleasedMay 16, 2015
Runtime1h 47m
StatusReleased
HBO Films
The Zanuck Company

Top 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

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Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films)

Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films)

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