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Drama / Music / TV Movie

Bessie

Survival began with a song

20151h 47m 6.4/ 10

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

Cast

  • Queen LatifahBessie Smith
  • Mo'NiqueMa Rainey
  • Mike EppsRichard
  • Tika SumpterLucille
  • Michael Kenneth WilliamsJack Gee
  • Charles S. DuttonWilliam 'Pa' Rainey
  • Bryan GreenbergJohn Hammond
  • Oliver PlattCarl Van Vechten
  • Khandi AlexanderViola
  • Tory KittlesClarence
  • K
    Kamryn JohnsonYoung Bessie
  • R
    Rikki McKinneyChorus Guy
  • A
    Alan T. ColemanStagehand
  • C
    Clay Chappell'81' Theatre Owner
  • S
    Sharan C. MansfieldMiss Taylor
  • Neko ParhamRehearsal Director

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