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Bessie

Bessie

"Survival began with a song"

6.4/10 2015 1h 47m Released
DramaMusicTV Movie

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

Director: Dee Rees
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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
 Kamryn Johnson
Kamryn Johnson
Young Bessie
 Rikki McKinney
Rikki McKinney
Chorus Guy

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