Bessie

2015 1h 47m ★6.4

Drama Music TV Movie

“Survival began with a song”

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

Release Date May 16, 2015

Runtime 1h 47m

Country United States of America

Language English

Director Dee Rees

Category Drama, Music, TV Movie

Rating 6.4 / 10 (TMDb)

Year 2015

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Actors

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