Bessie (2015) Movie Guide, Cast, Credits & Where To Watch

Bessie Overview

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

Bessie Genres

• Drama
• Music
• TV Movie

Bessie Career and Cast Highlights

Key credits listed on this page include Dee Rees, Horton Foote, Christopher Cleveland, Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Tory Kittles, Tika Sumpter, and Bryan Greenberg.

Bessie Cast and Credits

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  Dee Rees
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  Horton Foote

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  Christopher Cleveland
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  Dee Rees
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  Bessie Smith

  Queen Latifah
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  Ma Rainey

  Mo'Nique
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  Clarence

  Tory Kittles
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  Lucille

  Tika Sumpter
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  John Hammond

  Bryan Greenberg

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  Young Bessie

  Kamryn Johnson

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  Chorus Guy

  Rikki McKinney

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  Stagehand

  Alan T. Coleman

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  '81' Theatre Owner

  Clay Chappell

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  Miss Taylor

  Sharan C. Mansfield
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  William 'Pa' Rainey

  Charles S. Dutton
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  Rehearsal Director

  Neko Parham

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Bessie Profiles and Sources

• Official site
• IMDb
• TMDB