Bessie (2015): Cast
Bessie is a 2015 music drama directed by Dee Rees, starring Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith, Mike Epps and Oliver Platt. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Dee Rees
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Zanuck Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bessie About?
The premise of Bessie without spoilers.
Survival began with a song The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and ’30s.
Bessie Cast & Characters
Queen Latifah leads the cast as Bessie Smith, with Mike Epps as Richard and Oliver Platt as Carl Van Vechten. Directed by Dee Rees; 134 actors are credited in all.
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Director Dee Rees
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Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith -
Mike Epps as Richard -
Oliver Platt as Carl Van Vechten -
Charles S. Dutton as William 'Pa' Rainey
Also Starring in Bessie
· 130 more- Michael Kenneth Williams Jack Gee
- Mo'Nique Ma Rainey
- Terence Rosemore Detroit Theater Manager
- Bryan Greenberg John Hammond
- Tika Sumpter Lucille
- Christopher L. Plunkett Dancer
- Marie Burke Etta Johnson
- L. Warren Young Sharkish Man
- Khandi Alexander Viola
- Jim R. Coleman Host
- Tory Kittles Clarence
- Whitney Goin Fania Van Vechten
- Jeremie Harris Langston Hughes
- Tia Hendricks Doreen Dupree
- Jessejames Locorriere Vanity Fair Editor
- Adella Gautier Neighbor #2 (uncredited)
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- Marcus Lewis Bessie's Band Member
- Tray Williams Stage Crew (uncredited)
- Tyrone Emanuel Party Guest (uncredited)
- Joe Knezevich Frank Walker
- Crystal Lee Brown Bessie's Dancer
- Alkoya Brunson Swarm Boy #2 (uncredited)
- Jennifer Sears Ma's Main Girl
- Chris Walters Doorman
- Onira Tarés Chorus Girl
- Todd Allen Durkin Nightclub Manager
- Saundra Dunson-Franks Hostess
- Kaden Washington Lewis Swarm Boy
- John Merical VIP Guest (uncredited)
- Nicole Spiezio Marguerite d'Alvarez (uncredited)
- Trey McGriff Pedestrian (uncredited)
- Melissa Youngblood Theatergoer
- Adebukola Bodunrin Black Swan Receptionist
- Gerard 'Gus' Williams Gangster
- Lanier McKinney Dancer (uncredited)
- Michael Burton Bessie's Band Member
- Hunter Womack Roadie
- Selah Avery Background Extra (uncredited)
- Shannon Edwards Philadelphia Audience Member (uncredited)
- Roderick Harris Bessie's Band Member
- Andre Lamar Cheering Fan (uncredited)
- Alan T. Coleman Stagehand
- Neko Parham Rehearsal Director
- Wilbert Williams Bessie's Band Member
- Edward Wright Ma's Band Member
- Desiree Dixon Dancer
- Sheerod Tate Dancer
- Charlie Johnson Party Goer (uncredited)
- Kamryn Johnson Young Bessie
- Rikki McKinney Chorus Guy
- Clay Chappell '81' Theatre Owner
- Sharan C. Mansfield Miss Taylor
- Jhoni Davis Chorus Girl
- Briana Starks Ma's Dancer
- Christopher Harvey Roadie
- Karri Mack Wild Child
- Bralyn Stokes Harry Herbert Pace
- Cj Sykes Black Swan Executive
- Troy Faruk Brave Man
- David Paul Lord Klansman
- Chantelle Rose Mussenden Gertrude
- Sylvester Ambrose James II Jack Gee Jr.
- Levi Erik Benny Goodman
- Tim McAdams Shady Guy
- Kenny Banks Jr. Bessie's Band Member
- John A. Harvey Bessie's Band Member
- Reggie Hines Bessie's Band Member
- Kevin Kendrick Bessie's Band Member
- Kenneth Murray Jr. Bessie's Band Member
- Kwame Paige Bessie's Band Member
- Jason Passmore Bessie's Band Member
- Daniel Saintil Bessie's Band Member
- Craig Shaw Bessie's Band Member
- Don C. Sherow Bessie's Band Member
- Dashiel Smith Bessie's Band Member
- Eric Solomon Bessie's Band Member
- Joseph Claude Sommerville Jr. Bessie's Band Member
- Teddy White Bessie's Band Member
- Brandon Boone Ma's Band Member
- Robert Boone Ma's Band Member
- Daniel Terence Harper Ma's Band Member
- Anton Harris Ma's Band Member
- Jody Mayfield Ma's Band Member
- Derrick B. White Ma's Band Member
- Jonathan Bryant Dancer
- Heather Bland Dancer
- Raquiah Carter Dancer
- Lauren Debrick Dancer
- Anthony Hart Dancer
- Nia Lancelin Dancer
- Keshia McNeal Dancer
- Samara Michelle Dancer
- LaVaughn Morton Dancer
- Tiffany Murray Dancer
- Ashley Neal Dancer
- Tiffany Norris Dancer
- Stephan Reynolds Dancer
- Nateli Ruiz Dancer
- Primas Leon Stanley Dancer
- Dacia Stinson Dancer
- Brentney Stephens Dancer
- Fred Swinton Dancer
- Quiantae Thomas Dancer
- Kendre White Dancer
- Alicia 'Nikki' Thompson Dancer
- Qualen Bradley Stage Crew (uncredited)
- Perry Ball Railroad Passenger (uncredited)
- Jeffery James Bucchino Doorman (uncredited)
- Jess Marie Carr Ophelia Franklin (uncredited)
- Jameson Jamey Copeland Upscale Party Goer (uncredited)
- Dino Demitri KKK Driver (uncredited)
- Derrick Dee Bodyguard (uncredited)
- Samuel Lee Fudge Hoover Town Citizen (uncredited)
- Curtis Gordon Train Passenger #2 (uncredited)
- Jermaine Salute Green Graveyard Worker (uncredited)
- Montice Harmon Party Goer (uncredited)
- Rob Hays Server (uncredited)
- Roger A. Harrison Theater Goer (uncredited)
- Sarah Turner Holland Train Passenger #1 (uncredited)
- Damita Jane Howard Jack's Lover (uncredited)
- Geoffrey Howard Poker Player (uncredited)
- Noah Hudson Killingbeck Neighborhood Kid (uncredited)
- Dan Michael Theater Goer (uncredited)
- Letecia Reeder Patron (uncredited)
- Swift Rice Stage Hand (uncredited)
- Darrell L. Shuler Club Goer (uncredited)
- Alexis Silvestre Pretzel Guy (uncredited)
- Dorothea Syleos Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
- Judy McGee Burley
- Taurus Davis
More from Dee Rees
More films directed by Dee Rees, best-rated first: Mudbound, Pariah, The Last Thing He Wanted and The Box.
Bessie Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films)
Bessie Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “藍調天后” and “В блюзе только Бесси”.
- Also known as
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- 藍調天后
- В блюзе только Бесси
- בסי
- 蓝调女王
- Besija
- Беси
- 베시
- เบซซี่
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Bessie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bessie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bessie?
Bessie runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Bessie released?
Bessie was released on May 16, 2015.
Who directed Bessie?
Bessie was directed by Dee Rees.
More films by Dee Rees Who is in the cast of Bessie?
Bessie stars Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith, Mike Epps as Richard and Oliver Platt as Carl Van Vechten, among 134 credited actors.
Does Bessie have a post-credit scene?
No. Bessie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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